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Ruth Plumly Thompson

Ruth Plumly Thompson (27 July 1891 – 6 April 1976) was an American writer of children's stories, best known for writing many novels placed in Oz, the fictional land of L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels.

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American writer (1891–1976)

Born 27 Jul 1893
Died 6 Apr 1976

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American writer (1891–1976)

Born 27 Jul 1893
Died 6 Apr 1976

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Oz (Imaginary place) Juvenile fiction Oz (imaginary place), fiction Fantasy Fiction, general Fiction, science fiction, general Fiction Fiction, fantasy, general Fantasy fiction Adventure and adventurers, fiction Children's fiction Children: knights Oz Scarecrows Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic adventure enchantments. trolleys wishes

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Oz

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  • Ruth Plumy Thompson
  • Ruth P. Thompson
  • Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum
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