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John R. Neill

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John R. Neill (1877-1943) was a magazine and children's book illustrator, primarily known for illustrating more than thirty books set in the Land of Oz, including three that he wrote himself. He is credited here with Oz books including The Wonder City of Oz, The Scalawagons of Oz, and Lucky Bucky in Oz. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1877
Known for
Oz

Series by John R. Neill

Oz

54 books in order · 1900–2006 · Publication order

  1. Cover of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    1900 · L. Frank Baum

    Over a century after its initial publication, the novel follows Dorothy and her three friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion,…

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  2. Cover of The Marvelous Land of Oz

    The Marvelous Land of Oz

    Year unknown · L. Frank Baum

    Tip and his creation, Jack Pumpkin, run away to Oz, where they save the city after it is captured by girls. A novel by L. Frank Baum.

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  3. Cover of The Road to Oz

    The Road to Oz

    Year unknown · L. Frank Baum

    Dorothy and her friends follow the enchanted road to Oz and arrive in time for Ozma's birthday party. The story takes place in the fictional land of…

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  4. Cover of Ozma of Oz

    Ozma of Oz

    1907 · L. Frank Baum

    Dorothy is blown by a storm to the land of Ev, where lunches grow on trees. There, she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and…

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  5. Cover of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

    Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

    1908 · L. Frank Baum

    The fourth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, published in 1908. It chronicles further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with…

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  6. Cover of The Emerald City of Oz

    The Emerald City of Oz

    1910 · L. Frank Baum

    L. Frank Baum wrote a book that includes ideas from children who wrote to him. He acknowledged that many of the suggestions came from letters he…

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  7. Cover of The Patchwork Girl of Oz

    The Patchwork Girl of Oz

    1913 · L. Frank Baum

    The Patchwork Girl of Oz is the seventh book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, featuring characters including the Woozy, Ojo "the Unlucky," Unc Nunkie,…

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  8. Cover of Tik-Tok of Oz

    Tik-Tok of Oz

    1914 · L. Frank Baum

    Betsy Bobbin, shipwrecked with her mule Hank, falls in with the Shaggy Man on his search for his lost brother. Their growing band, including the…

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  9. Cover of The Scarecrow of Oz

    The Scarecrow of Oz

    1915 · L. Frank Baum

    The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum, published on July 16, 1915. It is Baum's personal favorite among the Oz…

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  10. Cover of The Scarecrow of Oz

    The Scarecrow of Oz

    1915 · L. Frank Baum

    Cap'n Bill and the girl Trot are swept into an underground whirlpool and eventually make their way to the land of the Quadlings. There they befriend…

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How many books has John R. Neill written?

We list 4 books by John R. Neill across 1 series, published between 1900–2006 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John R. Neill's books?

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