Afterword by Peter Glassman. "Dorothy is called back to Oz by Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, because the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion need help....The great-grandson of L. Frank Baum here adds to the Oz canon with a story that is true to the originals....Oz fans will welcome this new adventure."--Booklist.
18 story anthology set in the world of L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz, lavishly illustrated by Eric Shanower, and covering numerous styles and time-frames in the history of Oz. When Princesses Trot and Betsy stumble upon the Lost Tales section of Oz history in the Royal Library, they're in for adventures beyond their imagining!
When L. Frank Baum introduced Dorothy and friends to the American public in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz became an instant, bestselling hit. Today the whimsical tale remains a cultural phenomenon that continues to spawn wildly popular books, movies, and musicals. Now, editors John Joseph Adams and Douglas Cohen have brought together leading fantasy writers such as Orson Scott Card and Jane Yolen to create the ultimate anthology for Oz fans.
Forget everything you know about Oz, Dorothy, and that notorious little dog.Legends have swirled around the mystical land of Oz, immortalized in countless tales and tunes, each claiming to unveil the real saga behind the yellow brick road. Yet, none have even grazed the truth.The upheaval began with my father, the king of Oz, announcing his retirement. Unsure which of his four daughters should inherit the crown, he devised a trial of leadership: dividing the kingdom into quadrants for each princess to govern and prove her worth.My sisters ruled over the North, South, and West with grace, but I-Indy to those who know me-was saddled with the East. Yes, that's Munchkin Land. And just when I thought it couldn't get worse, a braided girl from Kansas started flinging houses, commandeering my favorite shoes, and terrorizing my Munchkin subjects.As passions flare and alliances form, my journey is not just about reclaiming my territory-it's also a quest filled with forbidden romances and fiery encounters. With everything on the line, I must not only save my kingdom but also protect the hearts that beat together in its defense.Scarecrow: Tales from Oz offers a bold, adult spin on the fabled journey to Oz. Prepare for four triumphant finales, sizzling connections, and one unforgettable adventure.
First in the New Classics for the Twenty-First Century series--updated classics for a new generation of readers. Dorothy, the granddaughter of Dorothy Gale, clicks her ruby sneakers together and is swept back to Oz, where she befriends new characters. Illustrations.
Dorothy Gale has twice saved the people of Oz from the evil machinations of her own family: first from her power-mad twin sisters, Zinna and Lynessa, and then again when her mother, the arch-witch Zamora, returned from the dead to enslave the Realm of Hope. With the help of her allies--Thorne, Scarecrow, Smynth, Adraste, and Toto--Dorothy prevailed and realized her own growing magical power. Yet their victory is short-lived. When Zamora and Warlord return with new allies to threaten the Emerald City itself, Dorothy and company must take the attack to their enemy, concocting a desperate plan to separate Zamora from her most powerful allies. Dorothy Gale once saved the people of Oz from a terrible witch queen...but who will save Oz from Dorothy Gale?
e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most-beloved and enjoyed children's classics of all time. We include the educational classics retold for children, but also - the eternally enchanting tales of dragons, magical creatures, fantastic adventures and animal stories:_x000D_ Dragon Tales:_x000D_ The Reluctant Dragon_x000D_ My Father's Dragon_x000D_ The Book of Dragons_x000D_ Animal Tales & Fables:_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny…_x000D_ Mother West Wind Series_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose_x000D_ Lulu's Library_x000D_ The Jungle Book…_x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Black Beauty_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle…_x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ The Panchatantra_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland: Folk Tales_x000D_ Fairy tales & Fantasies:_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Five Children and It…_x000D_ Peter Pan_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales…_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland_x000D_ Friendly Fairies…_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales_x000D_ Childhood Adventures:_x000D_ Robin Hood_x000D_ Pinocchio_x000D_ Gingerbread Man_x000D_ Little Women_x000D_ The Secret Garden_x000D_ A Little Princess_x000D_ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer_x000D_ Journey to the Centre of the Earth_x000D_ Treasure Island…_x000D_ Anne of Green Gables Collection…_x000D_ The Wind in the Willows_x000D_ The Box-Car Children_x000D_ The Railway Children_x000D_ Oliver Twist_x000D_ David Copperfield…_x000D_ Classics Retold:_x000D_ The Iliad of Homer _x000D_ Odysseus_x000D_ The Arabian Nights Entertainments_x000D_ Viking Tales_x000D_ Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table_x000D_ Chaucer for Children_x000D_ Tales from Shakespeare_x000D_ Don Quixote_x000D_ The Pilgrim's Progress_x000D_ Robinson Crusoe_x000D_ Voyage to Lilliput_x000D_ Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes_x000D_ Charles Dickens' Children Stories_x000D_ The Story of Hiawatha_x000D_ Uncle Tom's Cabin_x000D_ Pocahontas
CHILDHOOD CLASSICS - Ultimate Collection, comprising over 1400 tales, embraces a literary tapestry woven from the fabric of magic, adventure, fairytales, and legends. This anthology showcases the rich diversity and profound depth of literary styles, ranging from the whimsical enchantments of Lewis Carroll to the robust adventures of Mark Twain, underpinned by the universal themes of exploration, moral discovery, and the quest for understanding. Each story stands as a pillar of the genre, with the collection as a whole highlighting significant milestones and transformative narratives that have shaped our cultural heritage and continue to inspire generations of readers and writers alike. The contributing authors and editors, heralds of their time, brought forth a collective treasure trove that transcends the mere act of storytelling. Figures such as Jules Verne and Rudyard Kipling, with their forward-looking visions, Oscar Wilde with his incisive wit, and Harriet Beecher Stowe's poignant narratives, reflect a confluence of historical, cultural, and literary movements spanning from the Victorian era to the early 20th century. This assembly of legendary talents offers readers a unique window into the diverse contexts, values, and dilemmas that these stories navigated, highlighting the enduring relevance of these tales. CHILDHOOD CLASSICS - Ultimate Collection serves as an invaluable repository for those eager to embark on a journey through the landscapes of imagination and legacy. It appeals not only to young readers but also to adults who yearn to revisit the narratives that shaped their earliest reading experiences. This anthology presents a unique opportunity to explore a vast array of literary craftsmanship, themes, and the intricate interplay of cultural histories. Venturing into this collection promises a rewarding exploration of the worlds that have captivated hearts and minds, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling and its power to reflect and shape the human condition.
Carl Sandburg's "Rootabaga pigeons" is a collection of children's stories originally published in 1923. Most of the stories follow small children in the countryside as they encounter hijinks and adventures at every turn. The stories are all very short, and are grouped by themes, which has delighted young and old readers alike who have found themselves in need of merriment in the nearly 100 years since it was first published.