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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. But Ozma isn't all that's gone missing. 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. 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.

The Emerald City is built all of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz.

Meet Dorothy's new friends, the Shaggy Man, Button Bright and Polychrome, as you travel with them to the Emerald City. Share their adventures with the Musicker and the Scoodlers. See how they escape from the Soup-Kettle and what they found at the Truth Pond. Find out how they are able to cross the Deadly Desert and finally get to the Emerald City of Oz.

Dorothée et son jeune chien Toto sont emportés par un cyclone et transportés dans un pays merveilleux. Seul le grand et puissant magicien d'Oz peut aider la jeune fille à rentrer chez elle, au Kansas. Mais le chemin est long et semé d'embûches : accompagnée d'un épouvantail qui se plaint de ne pas avoir de cerveau, d'un bûcheron en fer-blanc qui dit ne pas avoir de cœur, et d'un lion qui a peur de manquer de courage, Dorothée se rend dans la Cité d'Émeraude.

Short stories for children from Beatrix Potter, Andrew Lang and E. Nesbit.

Sébastien Perez hat das berühmte Märchen um das Mädchen Dorothy, ihren Hund Toto, die Vogelscheuche, den Blechmann und den scheuen Löwen modern und poetisch neu interpretiert. Das Abenteuer der Freunde im Land Oz wird aus der Perspektive der Vogelscheuche erzählt, die ihre kleine Truppe immer wieder zusammenhält und beschützt. So spannend und wunderschön hat man diesen Klassiker selten gehört.

Dorothy is carried by a raging storm to the Land of Ev, where she meets some of her old friends from Oz. She also joins forces with Bellina the hen, Tiktok the mechanical man, the Wheelers, and Princess Langwidere to match wits with the Nome King and free the royal family of Ev.

Valahol messze, a zölden tündöklő Smaragdvárosban él és uralkodik Oz, a nagy varázsló. Dorka is tőle szeretne tanácsot kérni, hogyan juthatna vissza Kansasba Totó kiskutyájával együtt. Útja során három jó barátra is szert tesz: a bölcsességre vágyó, egyébként éles eszű Madárijesztőre, a magát gyávának valló, bátorságát mégis jó pár alkalommal bizonyító Gyáva Oroszlánra és a "szív nélküli" Bádog Favágóra, akinek bádogtestében érdekes módon mégis érző szív dobog.

Along with Jack Pumpkinhead and the Saw-Horse, young Tip escapes from the wicked witch Mombi. They join forces with the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Glinda the Good to recapture the Emerald City from General Ginjur.

Ein Wirbelsturm trägt die kleine Dorothy samt Haus und Hund in das wundersame Land Oz. Dort trifft sie den Strohmann ohne Verstand, den Blechmann ohne Herz und den Löwen ohne Mut. Zusammen machen sie sich auf die Reise in die Smaragdstadt, zum Zauberer von Oz. Ob er Dorothy den Weg nach Hause zeigen kann?

A classic collection of holiday short stories for children featuring a kidnapped Santa, busy elves and a brave tin soldier, amongst others.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The happiest season of them all. This volume offers selected sorties dedicated to Christmas and winder seasons from some of the best storytellers such as Fyodor Dostoyevsky, William Shakespeare, L. Frank Baum, Anton Chekhov. There'll be tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago. And hearts will be glowing. The collection opens with 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, followed by 'At Christmas Time' from Anton Chekhov. In the second part we have 'A Kidnapped Santa Claus' by L. Frank Baum, followed by The Winter's Tale from William Shakespeare.

Tik-Tok of Oz is the eighth Oz novel and the first to bring a girl other than Dorothy to Oz. Join Tik-Tok, the Shaggy Man, and a host of other friends - both old and new - on an exciting, imaginative journey through the world of Oz. The fun begins in an isolated corner of Oz, in the small country of Oogaboo. There Queen Ann Soforth musters an unlikely army and sets off to conquer the rest of Oz. Meanwhile, a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin and her companion, Hank the mule, are shipwrecked and washed ashore in the Rose Kingdom, a magical land of talking roses.

In this dazzling tale, L. Frank Baum proves once again his power to delight and enchant readers of all ages. Follow the adventures of a charming new band of characters as they explore the wondrous land of Oz and discover that you learn more by traveling than by staying at home. Forced to venture out of the dark forest, Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him.

Few fantasy lands have captured our hearts and imaginations as has the marvelous land of Oz. For over four generations, children and adults alike have reveled in the magical adventures of its beloved folk. Now, for the first time in over seventy years, the second book about Oz is presented here in the same deluxe format as the rare first edition, complete with all 16 of the original John R. Neill color plates, its colorful pictorial binding, and the many black-and-white illustrations that bring it to joyous life.

When Dorothy and her little dog Toto are caught in a tornado, they and their Kansas farmhouse are suddenly transported to Oz, where Munchkins live, monkeys fly and Wicked Witches rule. Desperate to return home, and with the Wicked Witch of the West on their trail, Dorothy and Toto - together with new friends the Tin Woodsman, Scarecrow and cowardly Lion - embark on a fantastic quest along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Emerald City. There they hope to meet the legendary, all-powerful Wizard of Oz, who alone may hold the power to grant their every wish.

A selection of short stories for the holidays including classics from Hans Christian Andersen, Tolstoy and L. Frank Baum.

An imaginative work first published in 1902, L. Frank Baum’s “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” tells the story of Claus, an orphaned boy raised by various immortal creatures in an enchanted forest. When he reaches adulthood, Claus is told to live among mortals; he is disheartened...

Join Twinkle, a spirited little girl, as she embarks on a series of enchanting adventures in a whimsical world. From facing a trial by feisty woodchucks to nurturing a challenging baby crow, exploring a town of talking prairie dogs, discovering magical turtles, and encountering bizarre creatures, each story takes her on a thrilling journey filled with surprises. Originally published in 1905 as a collection of six short chapter books by Frank L. Baum under the pen name Laura Bancroft, these tales were later compiled into Twinkle and Chubbins; Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland in ...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Magical Monarch of Mo, where hilarity reigns supreme! Join the king, his queen, and their royal children as they embark on uproarious adventures filled with absurdity. From a man on a quest to find his lost temper to an evil midget who steals a princesss big toe, and an entire city of sophisticated monkeys, these tales promise laughter and joy for the whole family. Get ready for a whimsical journey brimming with delightful surprises! (Summary by Miriam Esther Goldman)