The Wizard of the Emerald City. Illustrations by Leonid Vladimirsky

«The Wizard of the Emerald City» — undoubtedly one of the main books in children's literature. The captivating story of the girl Ellie’s journey through the Magical Land remains forever in the hearts of readers, as this fairy tale is about friendship, loyalty, and love. The Great and Terrible Goodwin, fulfilling the cherished wishes of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, is actually giving them what they have always had — a flexible mind, a kind, loving heart, and desperate courage. The illustrator of the book is Leonid Vladimirsky. Alexander Volkov, the author of the fairy tale, considered his illustrations the best of all those drawn for the «The Wizard of the Emerald City» cycle. For middle school age.