
The Scarecrow of Oz
- First published
- 1915
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Scarecrow of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1915. When a whirlpool drags Cap'n Bill and young Trot into a magical underwater realm, they embark on an extraordinary journey that eventually leads them to a troubled corner of Oz. In the isolated kingdom of Jinxland, a wicked usurper rules and a frozen-hearted princess faces an unwanted marriage. The Scarecrow arrives to help the travelers restore justice, confronting dark magic and tyranny in this adventure across enchanted lands.
- Oz (Imaginary place)
- Fantasy literature
- Islands
- Adventure and adventurers
- Voyages and travels
- Caves
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #51263. The Scarecrow of Oz on Wikipedia.











