Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

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07/12/22

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294m

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Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

In Glinda of Oz, L. Frank Baum returns to the magical Land of Oz for a tale that begins with a burst of danger on its borders. When troubling news arrives from the far south, Ozma the ruler of Oz calls on familiar friends for help, and Dorothy Gale sets out alongside the wise Sorceress Glinda and other companions to investigate. Their journey leads them into the wild and mysterious Quadling Country, where old grudges and new threats simmer beneath a beautiful landscape. As they press deeper, the travelers encounter strange creatures, hidden strongholds, and powerful magic that can imprison as easily as it can protect. Glinda must balance mercy with justice, Dorothy must keep her courage in the face of enchantments, and Ozma must decide how far Oz should go to stop cruelty beyond its own gates. Blending humor, wonder, and a darker undercurrent of peril, this late Oz adventure explores what it means to be responsible for others, and how kindness and bravery can stand against fear and tyranny.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:21:19) Chapter 02

(00:36:25) Chapter 03

(00:41:06) Chapter 04

(00:49:08) Chapter 05

(01:00:25) Chapter 06

(01:17:20) Chapter 07

(01:24:19) Chapter 08

(01:38:25) Chapter 09

(01:52:00) Chapter 10

(02:01:14) Chapter 11

(02:07:19) Chapter 12

(02:23:48) Chapter 13

(02:31:01) Chapter 14

(02:43:18) Chapter 15

(02:57:49) Chapter 16

(03:08:14) Chapter 17

(03:23:06) Chapter 18

(03:41:26) Chapter 19

(03:54:09) Chapter 20

(04:07:24) Chapter 21

(04:17:08) Chapter 22

(04:26:00) Chapter 23

(04:35:56) Chapter 24

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Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

July 12, 2022

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261m

Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz was the fourth of 14 Oz books written by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919). Published in 1908, while Baum was resident in Coronado, California, it is considered one of the “darker” of the Oz tales. However, it also is enlivened by Baum’s considerable wit, penchant for puns, and dry social commentary. In this title, Dorothy, her kitten Eureka, Jim, a cab horse, and Zeb, a ranch hand, descend into the earth through a rift opened by an earthquake. There they encounter the “humbug” wizard who once ruled Oz. In their journey back to the earth’s surface, they meet a number of potentially dangerous magical peoples and creatures including the cold-blooded Mangaboos, invisible bears, the flying wooden Gargoyles, a den of dragonettes, and an eccentric inventor. With a little help from Ozma, the group end up in Oz where they are treated to feasts and celebrations. The animals end up humbled by a few of their experiences in Oz, where all animals can talk, and return home a little wiser.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:14:31) Chapter 02

(00:33:22) Chapter 03

(00:48:58) Chapter 04

(01:00:48) Chapter 05

(01:14:07) Chapter 06

(01:25:16) Chapter 07

(01:32:56) Chapter 08

(01:43:37) Chapter 09

(01:59:39) Chapter 10

(02:09:38) Chapter 11

(02:23:20) Chapter 12

(02:38:47) Chapter 13

(02:51:11) Chapter 14

(03:06:41) Chapter 15

(03:23:54) Chapter 16

(03:37:13) Chapter 17

(03:50:53) Chapter 18

(03:59:55) Chapter 19

(04:11:26) Chapter 20

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Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [folklore]

July 12, 2022

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252m

Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In Mother Goose in Prose, L. Frank Baum (best known for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) invites listeners into a storybook world where famous nursery rhymes are not the end of the tale, but the beginning. After a warm, playful introduction that traces the long-running mystery and legend of Mother Goose, Baum presents twenty-two familiar jingles and then opens each one up into a complete short story. Suddenly the quick verses children chant become lively scenes with motivations, mishaps, and heart: the boy behind Sing a Song o' Sixpence chases fortune and finds trouble; Little Boy Blue learns what responsibility costs; Jack Horner, Bo-Peep, and Humpty Dumpty step down from the page as real characters in real predicaments. Baum writes with a storyteller's rhythm and a gentle sense of humor, giving each vignette a hint of wonder, a dash of mischief, and just enough consequence to feel like a fable without ever turning stern. Perfect for chapter-at-a-time listening, this collection celebrates the imagination hidden inside everyday rhymes and offers a charming glimpse of the voice Baum was sharpening just before Oz.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:09:56) Chapter 2

(00:24:08) Chapter 3

(00:42:33) Chapter 4

(00:52:34) Chapter 5

(01:02:33) Chapter 6

(01:20:09) Chapter 7

(01:32:26) Chapter 8

(01:42:06) Chapter 9

(01:54:37) Chapter 10