The Shaggy Man of Oz


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In Jack Snow's 'The Shaggy Man of Oz,' readers are transported once again to the magical world of Oz, where they follow the adventures of the Shaggy Man as he embarks on a quest to find his long-lost brother. Snow's writing style is reminiscent of L. Frank Baum's original Oz tales, capturing the whimsy and wonder of the fantastical land while adding his own unique twists and turns to the story. The book is filled with colorful characters, imaginative settings, and clever wordplay, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. Snow pays homage to Baum's legacy while expanding the world of Oz in exciting new ways. Jack Snow, a lifelong fan of L. Frank Baum's Oz series, was inspired to continue the beloved stories with his own imaginative spin. His deep knowledge and respect for the original source material shine through in 'The Shaggy Man of Oz,' creating a seamless continuation of the Oz saga. Fans of the original Oz books will delight in Snow's faithful storytelling and new additions to the mythos, making this a must-read for anyone who loves the magical world of Oz.




Tik-Tok of Oz


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“Tik-Tok of Oz” is a 1914 novel by Layman Frank Baum. Baum's eighth book set in the Land of Oz and his favourite, it chronicles the quest of the Shaggy Man to rescue his brother and the consequent war with the Nome King. This wonderful tale is highly recommended for lovers of The Wizard of Oz series, and it would make for perfect bedtime reading. Layman Frank Baum (1856 – 1919) was an American author most famous for his contributions to children's literature, most notably “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. Other works by this author include: “The Marvellous Land of Oz” (1900), “The Woggle-Bug Book” (1905), and “The Patchwork Girls of Oz” (1913). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.




The Shaggy Man of Oz


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The shaggy man's search to repair the broken love magnet leads him and his companions, Tom, Twink, and Twiffle, on an adventure full of surprises all over the land of Oz.




The Emerald City of Oz


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Dorothy




The Tin Woodman of Oz


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Dorothy tries to rescue the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow from the giantess who has changed them into a tin owl and a teddy bear and is using them for playthings.




Glinda of Oz


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The Sorceress and Wizard of Oz attempt to save Princess Ozma and Dorothy from the dangers which threaten them when they try to bring peace to two warring tribes.




Queen Ann in Oz


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In this sequel to L. Frank Baum's Tik-Tok of Oz, Queen Ann goes forth with the Shaggy Man, a dragon, and an eager group of volunteers to find her missing parents. This completely revised edition of the text includes an exclusive new novella "Jodi in Oz," as well as "Another Adventure with Ann," a lost skit first performed at the Winkie Con in 1988! This edition features never-before seen illustrations and all of the prior b&w illustrations from the out-of-print edition!




Who's Who in Oz


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"The Happiest Who's Who Ever Written" -Original advertising slogan for book in 1954. Who's Who in Oz is an illustrated index of nearly every character that ever appeared in the first 39 Oz books. Who's Who in Oz is Wonderful in its scope and reach; author, Jack Snow, did a remarkable job gathering these characters together and his descriptions or as he calls them " informal introductions to over six hundred and thirty Oz characters- people, animals, and creatures- with hints on the parts they play in the thirty-nine Oz books" show a foremost Oz scholar, and excellent writer himself, at work. Each character description also has a reference telling you the first page on which this character appeared, and in which Oz book. There are many black and white illustrations, by John R. Neill, Frank Kramer and "Dirk", that give us a delightful glimpse into the truly amazing, imaginative world of OZ.




Sky Pyrates Over Oz


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Journey back to Oz with Dori and Emma, along with old favorites like Scraps and Polychrome, as they travel through the skies over Oz. There's a plot afoot with a dastardly villain who kidnapped Princess Dorothy in Smith's first book. It'll take Glinda, Rikk the Nome, Dori, Emma, Scraps, and many more to contend with this threat ... even a shaggy dog named "Dad!"




The Tin Woodman of Oz Illustrated


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The Tin Woodman of Oz: A Faithful Story of the Astonishing Adventure Undertaken by the Tin Woodman, Assisted by Woot the Wanderer, the Scarecrow of Oz, and Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter is the twelfth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum and was originally published on May 13, 1918. The Tin Woodman is reunited with his Munchkin sweetheart Nimmie Amee from the days when he was flesh and blood. This was a back-story from Baum's 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.