![]() ![]() ![]() Maybe Baum is just finally growing up into his writing. All of the scenes in the book contributed to the movement of the story. It once again had a sound plot, and there weren't any bizarre character introduced unnecessarily. This exciting mystery - featuring the twelve original color plates and one hundred drawings - involves nearly every one of the amazing cast of characters that populate America's favorite fairyland.Īlthough this book was 100% Oz, it felt different to me than previous ones. When Dorothy awakens one morning to discover that the beloved ruler of the Land of Oz has disappeared, all of the Emerald City's most celebrated citizens join in the search for the lost princess. Neill's beautiful color plates and nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings-is the perfect way to join Dorothy and her friends on this exciting journey through the endlessly intriguing Land of Oz. This handsome new edition-featuring all twelve of Oz artist John R. Frank Baum delights readers of all ages with a spellbinding mystery that involves nearly every one of the amazing cast of characters that populate America's favorite fairyland. In this 1917 addition to the Oz series, L. If their new foe is powerful enough to steal Princess Ozma and all of their magical treasures, how will they defeat him with no magic of their own? Together with these new allies, Ozma's friends learn that their valued possessions aren't missing but have been stolen by a mysterious villain. With no clues to guide them, Ozma's friends separate into four search parties and spread out across their vast country in a desperate quest for their absent ruler.ĭeep in the Winkle Country, Dorothy's search party is soon Joined by Cayke the Cookie Cook, who has lost a magic gold dishpan, and the amazing Frogman, a man-sized frog who walks on his hind legs. The magical treasures of Oz have disappeared, too, including the Magic Picture, the Wizard's black bag, and even Glinda's Great Book of Records. ![]() Princess Ozma is missing! When Dorothy awakens one morning to discover that the beloved ruler of the Land of Oz has disappeared, all of the Emerald City's most celebrated citizens join in the search for the lost princess.īut Ozma isn't all that's gone missing. ![]()
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