# Dedication explained — Ozma of Oz

> Chapter companion for Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

## What happens

The author dedicates the book to all the boys and girls who read his stories, with special mention to those named Dorothy.

## Character check-ins

### Dorothy Gale

The dedication is especially addressed to readers named Dorothy, referencing the protagonist.

## Key lines

> To all the boys and girls who read my stories⁠—and especially to the Dorothys⁠—this book is lovingly dedicated.

This book is lovingly dedicated to all the children who read my stories, and particularly to those named Dorothy.

_The author directly addresses his young audience and highlights the Dorothys among them._

## Links

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