Biography

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Hook: Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

Who This line is from the movie, Wizard of Oz, but it started as a book by L. Frank Baum. This biography project is about his life and accomplishments.

Why Chosen Mr. Baum had many interests and failures. This made his life an interesting story to research.

Why Famous The Wizard of Oz is his most famous book and became a movie many years ago that families enjoy watching today.

Closer Most of L. Frank Baums jobs did not make money for him and his family but his interest in writing childrens stories brought him success.

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Hook: How can such a failure become a success?

Discovered/Started L. Frank Baum started writing when he was a child and loved making up childrens stories for his family.

Impact/Contributions This book became a popular series of books with his main character, Dorothy, having many adventures.

Impact/Contributions Eventually he wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the first book written just for children.

Remembered for In 1939, his book became a very popular movie and was nominated for the Academy Award for best picture.

Closer In conclusion, Mr. Baum had many failures in his life, but it was his love of writing and childrens stories that brought him success and happiness.