In "Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John," L. Frank Baum presents a charming blend of episodic storytelling and character-driven narratives, characteristic of early 20th-century American fiction. The novel revolves around the lives of Aunt Jane'Äôs imaginative and spirited nieces, who grapple with various life situations under the guidance of their well-meaning but somewhat bumbling uncle. Baum's sig...