L Frank Baum

Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 5: the Magic of Oz; Glinda of Oz; the Royal Book of Oz L Frank Baum

Brief Description: The magic of Oz: A young citizen of Oz who learns an important magic word falls prey to the wickedness of the Nomes' ex-king who wants to destroy Dorothy, the Wizard, and Princess Ozma. Brief Description: The royal book of Oz: Scarecrow searches for his family tree and discovers that he's the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island. Marc Notes: Titles originally published 1919-1921.; The magic of Oz: A young citizen of Oz who learns an important magic word falls prey to the wickedness of the Nomes' ex-king who wants to destroy Dorothy, the Wizard, and Princess Ozma.; Glinda of Oz: Dorothy's efforts to calm strife and avert war in a section of Oz by calling on Glinda's magical powers.; The royal book of Oz: Scarecrow searches for his family tree and discovers that he's the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island.; Ages 8-12. Publisher Marketing: Revel in the magic of Oz in this collection of the final three books in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series. The three concluding titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In "The Magic of Oz," the mischievous Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word that can transform him and anyone else into whatever he wants. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evildoers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki's incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long? In "Glinda of Oz," " "Dorothy and Ozma journey to a remote part of Oz to stop a war between the Flatheads and the Skeezers. But the Flatheads and Skeezers have a different idea. Soon Ozma and Dorothy are trapped in an amazing crystal-domed city on an enchanted island. The watertight city submerges itself, and only the Wizard and Glinda can save them--but will they make it in time? In "The Royal Book of Oz," the Scarecrow goes to search for his family roots. He returns to the cornfield where Dorothy first found him and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island. Will he decide to stay there? Or will he return to Oz? Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488946, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488908, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488892, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Baum, L Frank Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, Ne Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, New York. After trying many different professions, he turned tw York. After trying many different professions, he turned to writing for children at the age of 40. "The Wizard of Oz "o writing for children at the age of 40. "The Wizard of Oz "is the first and most popular of his fourteen Oz novels. is the first and most popular of his fourteen Oz novels.