Grampa in Oz: The Wonderful Oz Books, #18 (Wonderful Oz Books (Paperback))

ISBN: 0345315871

Author: Thompson, Ruth Plumly Thompson

Condition: New

Return to L. Frank Baums wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated childrens book series.When King Fumbo of Ragbad loses his head in a storm, Prince Tatters, accompanied by the wise and wonderful old soldier Grampa, sets off to find the kings head, a fortune, and a princess.With Bill, a live iron weathercock, they visit a Wizards Garden and discover Urtha, a lovely girl made all of flowers-and proceed to fall, swim, explode, sail, and fly above and below Oz and Ev. Grampa and company eventually meet Dorothy herself, travelling with a Forgetful Poet in search of the missing princess of Perhaps City who has been condemned to marry a monster!Praise for the Oz seriesWhere the young stay young and the old grow young forever-these books are for readers of all ages.-Ray BradburyThe land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not-imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.-Gore VidalI was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.-Stephen R. Donaldson