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The Marvelous Land of Oz
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In L. Frank Baum's sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman embark on a new adventure in the magical Land of Oz. After the Wizard's departure, the Scarecrow has become the ruler of the Emerald City, but his reign is threatened by a rebellion led by General Jinjur and her army of girls. The Scarecrow flees and seeks help from his old friend the Tin Woodman, now emperor of the Winkies. Together with a motley crew including Jack Pumpkinhead, a living creature made of pumpkin and wood, and the highly magnified Woggle-Bug, they set out to reclaim the throne. Their journey takes them through strange lands, including the forest of the Gump and the land of the Quadlings, and they encounter magical creatures and obstacles. The story introduces Princess Ozma, the rightful heir to Oz, who has been hidden away. The tone is whimsical and adventurous, with Baum's characteristic blend of fantasy and gentle satire. The narrative progresses through a series of episodic encounters, building toward a confrontation with the usurpers. The central conflict revolves around the rightful rule of Oz and the search for identity and purpose among the characters. The setting expands the geography of Oz, revealing new regions and inhabitants. The synopsis avoids revealing the final resolution, maintaining the mystery of how the characters will overcome their challenges.
General English edition: simplified and original readings, with word and culture notes. No translations.
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After “The Wonderful Wizard of OZ” was published, I began to get letters from children. They said they liked the story. They asked me to “write something more” about the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman. At first I thought these letters were nice compliments. But more letters came for many months, and then for years.
At last I promised one little girl. She made a long trip to see me. She came with her request. She is a “Dorothy,” by the way. I said I would write the book when a thousand little girls had written me a thousand little letters. The letters would ask for the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman. Maybe little Dorothy was a fairy in disguise. Maybe she waved her magic wand. Or the stage show of “The Wizard of OZ” made new friends for the story. The thousand letters came long ago. Many more came after them.
Now I have kept my promise. I am sorry it took so long.
Chicago, June, 1904
To those excellent fellows and comedians, David C. Montgomery and Frank A. Stone. Their clever acting as the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow has pleased thousands of children across the land. The author gives them this book with thanks. THE AUTHOR
In the Country of the Gillikins, at the North of the Land of Oz, lived a youth called Tip. His whole name was longer. Old Mombi often said it was Tippetarius. But nobody needed to say such a long word. “Tip” worked just as well.
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