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!

Explore the ancient history of Oz with this companion booklet to The Lost Tales of Oz! The Royal Librarian has opened her library to fans of the world first explored by L. Frank Baum over a century ago. Contained within are three tales from the distant past of Oz! ""Lurline and the First Fairy Queen"" looks at the coming of Nonestica, the conflict of the Immortals, the first Fairy Queen of Oz, and the dark forces that conspired against her! ""Lulea and the Fairy Kingdoms of Oz"" looks at the rogue wood nymph who traded in the life of a fairy for marriage and children, the establishment of the first great kingdoms of Oz, and the consequences that befell her. ""A Brief History of Oz in the 12th and 13th Centuries"" is an overview of the wild adventures of Munch Kenny and Gil Cain, the brave heroes for whom the Munchkin and Gillikin Countries were named, and the Coming of the Marauders, who established Seebania!

The Lost King of Oz, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

This heartwarming tale begins when Ozma learns that snow has fallen for the first time on Viridian Mountain and that a curse has been cast by Lorabie - the self-proclaimed Wicked Blue Witch of the East - who is scheming to take over all of the marvelous land of Oz.

L. Frank Baum's wondrous tale has enthralled readers for generations. The Short Tales Classic brings Dorothy and Toto's ride in the cyclone to life for even the youngest audience. Blue level for transitional readers.

This fully annotated volume collects three of Baum's fourteen Oz novels in which he developed his utopian vision and which garnered an immense and loyal following. The Wizard of Oz (1900) introduces Dorothy, who arrives from Kansas and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and a host of other characters. The Emerald City of Oz (1910) finds Dorothy, Aunt Em, and Uncle Henry coming to Oz just as the wicked Nome King is plotting to conquer its people. In Baum's final novel, Glinda of Oz (1920), Dorothy and Princess Ozma try to prevent a battle between the Skeezers and the Flatheads. Tapping into a deeply rooted desire in himself and his loyal readers to live in a peaceful country which values the sharing of talents and gifts, Baum's imaginative creation, like all great utopian literature, holds out the possibility for change. Also included is a selection of the original illustrations by W. W. Denslow and John R. Neill. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The long search for a thief and the things he stole--all the magic in Oz as well as Princess Ozma, its ruler.