Explore the surprisingly violent themes in the original Wizard of Oz books by L. Frank Baum. Discover how these 14 episodic novels, written in the early 1900s, differ from the classic 1939 movie starring Judy Garland. Delve into the hidden secrets and unexpected twists of the beloved story, where the heartfelt messages coexist with frequent scenes of lost limbs and peril.

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