Description
Return to the magical land of Oz in the third book in the beloved Oz series, newly re-published in Puffin Classics
Dorothy and her new friends embark on a perilous journey to rescue the royal family of Ev from the clutches of the wicked Nome King.
Dorothy Gale and her uncle Henry are travelling to Australia by ship when a storm sweeps Dorothy overboard. She finds herself washed ashore in the Land of Ev, a nearby kingdom to the famous Oz.
The Land of Ev is controlled by the evil Nome King, who has transformed many of its inhabitants into ornaments. With the help of her old friends, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, as well as new companions such as Tik-Tok, a mechanical man, and Billina, a talking chicken, Dorothy sets out to rescue the people of Ev.
A gorgeous new edition of this fantastic sequel to the much-loved classic, The Wizard of Oz.
About the Author
Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of Oz, based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other kinds of books under a pseudonym.
Book Information
ISBN 9780241761649
Author L. Frank Baum
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Puffin Classics
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 15mm
