The giant horse of Oz

"The Giant Horse of Oz" by Ruth Plumly Thompson is a captivating children's fantasy novel that builds upon the beloved Oz series, plunging readers into a fresh and exciting adventure. The story begins in the Ozure Isles, where King Cheeriobed is terrorized by the monstrous Quiberon, who puts the kingdom’s safety at risk if he does not receive a maiden. As the king looks for a solution, his advisors, especially Akbad the Soothsayer, scramble to find a way out of their impossible situation. Events take a turn when Jewlia, the jeweler’s daughter, is snatched by Quiberon, leading Prince Philador to desperately seek help from the Good Witch of the North, setting the stage for a magical quest to save his kingdom and rescue the maiden from the clutches of evil.