The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a whimsical fantasy novel set in the early 1900s and stands as a sequel to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," where readers embark on a journey with Tip, a young boy, and Jack Pumpkinhead, his imaginative creation, through the magical Land of Oz. Tip, feeling confined under the care of the witch Mombi, runs away after discovering Mombi's plans to turn him into a marble statue, and brings Jack Pumpkinhead to life as part of a prank which quickly turns into an escape, complete with a mission to find The Scarecrow. Together, Tip and Jack navigate a series of comical confusions amidst the impending danger presented by General Jinjur and her all-female army, who seek to dethrone the Scarecrow. These initial chapters build a sense of wonder and charm.
The Marvelous Land of Oz
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
A young boy and his pumpkin-headed friend flee a wicked witch, only to find themselves in a fight to save the magical land from an all-girl army.
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About the AuthorLyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
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