The Hidden History of OzThe Celtic roots of Oz reach back more than one thousand years; a past full of Witches and warriors fighting to control the magic of the land. Oz is a land powered by human dreams, taking what is dreamed on earth to create magic.Now the destiny of this magical land rests in the hands of two dreamers - a sorceress and a wizard. If they can conquer fear and overcome their troubled past, they will find a love for the ages and a brighter future for Oz. If not, their shadows will blanket Oz in an everlasting nightmare.Whimsy and wonder, courage and adventure await in this prequel series to L. Frank Baum's classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.The Witch QueensGlinda is the daughter of the Ruby Sorceress, trapped in her so-called perfect life - stuck in a tower with books, locked away to protect her from the Wicked Witches until the fateful day when she will join her mother in the sorcerous arts.With her sixteenth birthday approaching, all Glinda wants is freedom - from her life, her parents, and all of their expectations. Today, at the Abracadabra Bazaar, she was expected to dress nice and play her part, but her red-haired rebellion ruined everything. Humiliated, she runs away and rejects all offers of help, leaving a huge opening in her life for the devious Wicked Witches to step in wreak havoc.Orphaned and alone, Glinda runs for her life, questioning the freedom she thought she wanted, but no place is safe from the reach of the Wicked Witches. Until one day a giant balloon from a far-off land drops through a magic hole in the sky and changes everything. Glinda befriends this young ventriloquist named Oscar Diggs (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) and finds courage from his stories of freedom and independence. Emboldened, Glinda stops running and faces the Witches - The Wicked Witch of the East, Kalinya, and her apprentice, Locasta; The Wicked Witch of the West, Ondri-baba - and their armies.If she can win the day against impossible odds, Glinda (and the entire Land of Oz) will be safe.Journey with Glinda as she steps out of her sheltered life into a world of bitter enemies and loyal friends, unwanted destinies and impossible choices. Experience the heartache of opportunities lost, and the thrill of exciting new adventures. Enjoy the whimsy and wonder of growing up in a land where magic rules, and every freedom comes with a price.The Hidden History of Oz, Book One: The Witch Queens is a fun-filled fantastic adventure for ages 10 and up.Guide for Parents including educational value, positive messages, language, and more, included in Appendix.

In this epic prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, journey with a young sorceress, Glinda, as she steps out of her sheltered life into a world of bitter enemies and loyal friends, unwanted destinies and impossible choices. Experience the heartache of opportunities lost, and the thrill of exciting new adventures. Enjoy the whimsy and wonder of growing up in the Land of Oz, where magic rules, and every freedom comes with a price. The Witch Queens Glinda is the daughter of the Ruby Sorceress, trapped in her so-called perfect life - stuck in a tower with books, locked away to protect her from the Wicked Witches until the fateful day when she will join her mother in the sorcerous arts. With her sixteenth birthday approaching, all Glinda wants is freedom - from her life, her parents, and all of their expectations. Today, at the Abracadabra Bazaar, she was expected to dress nice and play her part, but her red-haired rebellion ruined everything. Humiliated, she runs away and rejects all offers of help, leaving a huge opening in her life for the devious Wicked Witches to step in wreak havoc. Orphaned and alone, Glinda runs for her life, questioning the freedom she thought she wanted, but no place is safe from the reach of the Wicked Witches. Until one day a giant balloon from a far-off land drops through a magic hole in the sky and changes everything. Glinda befriends this young ventriloquist and finds courage from his stories of freedom and independence. Emboldened, Glinda stops running and faces the Witches and their armies. If she can win the day against impossible odds, Glinda (and the entire Land of Oz) will be safe. Journey with Glinda as she steps out of her sheltered life into a world of bitter enemies and loyal friends, unwanted destinies and impossible choices. Experience the heartache of opportunities lost, and the thrill of exciting new adventures. Enjoy the whimsy and wonder of growing up in a land where magic rules, and every freedom comes with a price. About the Hidden HistoryThe Celtic roots of Oz reach back more than one thousand years; a past full of Witches and warriors fighting to control the magic of the land. Oz is a land powered by human dreams, taking what is dreamed on earth to create magic. Now the destiny of this magical land rests in the hands of two dreamers - a sorceress and a wizard. If they can conquer fear and overcome their troubled past, they will find a love for the ages and a brighter future for Oz. If not, their shadows will blanket Oz in an everlasting nightmare.Whimsy and wonder, courage and adventure await in this prequel series to L. Frank Baum's classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The Hidden History of Oz, Book One: The Witch Queens is a fun-filled fantastic adventure for ages 10 and up. Guide for Parents included in Appendix of book. Also available here: http://hiddenhistoryofoz.wordpress.com/guide-for-parents/

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy. History has hurried along without anyone noticing. Take a peek behind the Emerald Curtain to see just what happened in Oz before Dorothy arrived. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice abound, defining this new age in the Land of Oz. DISCOVER THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF AN ENCHANTED WORLD Glinda's story begins in the North and takes her across the Land of Oz. She fights wicked witches, woos a wizard, and learns the unimaginable consequences of growing up in a magical land powered by human dreams. This informative guide provides maps, history, and--best of all--stories to explore the adventures of Glinda the Good from her formative years as a rebellious youth, to the wise woman who became the most powerful sorceress in the Land of Oz. Each story selection includes multiple chapters from the published Hidden History of Oz books, giving you unprecedented access to these fantastic adventures. Never-before-seen maps provide a glimpse of the larger world, and chronology takes you back to the beginning, when the faeries enchanted the land and crowned the first Queen of Oz. Explore the magic and mystery of this epic fantasy that builds the foundation for L. Frank Baum's classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy, generations without war have grown soft and weary. From the shadows, the witches scheme to divide the land and remake Oz in their own image. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice abound,defining this new age in the Land of Oz. THE WORLD WILL KNOW HER NAME, NO MATTER WHAT THE COST. Fifteen-year old Glinda is determined to live free from the shadow of her sorceress mother. Uncaring of the price it may demand, Glinda'srebellion against her mother's wishes unleashes the hidden fury of the wicked witches' secret scheme, and plunges the entire land into chaos. Amidst the turmoil, magical armies march across Oz, leaving devastation in their wake. Hope from the skies comes in the form of awizard almost as young as Glinda. He brings stories of freedom, and dreams that change the world around him. Without an army of her own, Glinda inspires common people to rise up against the monstrous armies. However, her inexperience puts everyone at risk. Will three spells, a few clever friends, and a wizard with unwavering faith in freedom be enough to overthrow the tyranny of the wicked witches? Let the battle for Oz begin.

This darkly imaginative story intertwines the troubled first steps of the Wizard's descent into madness, and the heroic and devious exploits of the two women trying to save him from himself, illustrating that every hero is defined by their own shadow. The Hidden History of Oz The Celtic roots of Oz reach back more than one thousand years; a past full of Witches and warriors fighting to control the magic of the land. Oz is a land powered by human dreams, taking what is dreamed on earth to create magic. Now the destiny of this magical land rests in the hands of two dreamers - a sorceress and a wizard. If they can conquer fear and overcome their troubled past, they will find a love for the ages and a brighter future for Oz. If not, their shadows will blanket Oz in an everlasting nightmare. Whimsy and wonder, courage and adventure await in this prequel series to L. Frank Baum's classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Crown of the Dreamer Two years ago, Oscar Diggs, the Wonderful Wizard, arrived in Oz and changed everything. His stories and dreams enchant the land and bring him great power, but with great power comes even greater enemies. Those closest to the Wizard witness firsthand his struggles as he isolates himself from the adoring world. In the shining Emerald City filled with people, the Wizard stands utterly alone. But then an act of betrayal reveals the Wizard's darkest secrets and unleashes a terrifying new weapon, the likes of which could destroy Oz forever.Glinda, the young sorceress, wants Oscar. Kally, the magically disguised Witch, wants Oscar. And Oscar, the object of everyone's affection, just wants sleep. Whoever wins, the Wizard loses. His shadows now follow him into the daylight waking hours, threatening to destroy his fragile control over sanity. With time running out, and the Wizard under the control of the golden-eyed Witch, Glinda searches the land to find Oscar and bring him home. If she succeeds, the Wizard will be safely shackled under her watchful care. But if she fails, no power in all of Oz will redeem him from the shadows. This darkly imaginative story intertwines the troubled first steps of the Wizard's descent into madness, and the heroic and devious exploits of the two women trying to save him from himself, illustrating that every hero is defined by their own shadow. Note: This story has a cliffhanger ending that will be completed in Book Three: Emerald Spectacles. The Hidden History of Oz, Book Two: Crown of the Dreamer is an intense fantastical adventure for ages 10 and up. Guide for Parents including educational value, positive messages, language, and more, included in Appendix. Also available here: http://hiddenhistoryofoz.wordpress.com/guide-for-parents/.

When Aunt Em and Uncle Henry's farm is suddenly overwhelmed by gigantic crops, Dorothy heads for help from the Emerald City and meets old and new friends along the way.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "A powerful debut that proves the threads that interweave our lives can withstand time and any tide, and bind our hearts forever."—Susanna Kearsley, New York Times bestselling author of Belleweather and The Vanished Days A historical novel inspired by true events, Kelli Estes's brilliant and atmospheric debut is a poignant tale of two women determined to do the right thing, highlighting the power of our own stories. The smallest items can hold centuries of secrets... While exploring her aunt's island estate, Inara Erickson is captivated by an elaborately stitched piece of fabric hidden in the house. The truth behind the silk sleeve dated back to 1886, when Mei Lien, the lone survivor of a cruel purge of the Chinese in Seattle found refuge on Orcas Island and shared her tragic experience by embroidering it. As Inara peels back layer upon layer of the centuries of secrets the sleeve holds, her life becomes interwoven with that of Mei Lein. Through the stories Mei Lein tells in silk, Inara uncovers a tragic truth that will shake her family to its core—and force her to make an impossible choice. Should she bring shame to her family and risk everything by telling the truth, or tell no one and dishonor Mei Lien's memory? A touching and tender book for fans of Marie Benedict, Susanna Kearsley, and Duncan Jepson, The Girl Who Wrote in Silk is a dual-time period novel that explores how a delicate piece of silk interweaves the past and the present, reminding us that today's actions have far reaching implications. Praise for The Girl Who Wrote in Silk: "A beautiful, elegiac novel, as finely and delicately woven as the title suggests. Kelli Estes spins a spellbinding tale that illuminates the past in all its brutality and beauty, and the humanity that binds us all together." —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of The Beekeeper's Ball "A touching and tender story about discovering the past to bring peace to the present." —Duncan Jepson, author of All the Flowers in Shanghai "Vibrant and tragic, The Girl Who Wrote in Silk explores a horrific, little-known era in our nation's history. Estes sensitively alternates between Mei Lien, a young Chinese-American girl who lived in the late 1800s, and Inara, a modern recent college grad who sets Mei Lien's story free." —Margaret Dilloway, author of How to Be an American Housewife and Sisters of Heart and Snow