The Marvelous Land of Oz

Written by L. Frank Baum · Illustrated by John R. Neill

Part of the Oz series

A boy's journey through Oz to thwart a witch and a rebellious army.

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288 pages· 41,471 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· ~1120L

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Bookroo's summary

In the magical land of Oz, young Tip escapes the clutches of the witch Mombi. Joined by friends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Scarecrow, he faces an army of wild women and seeks Glinda the Good. As Tip's journey unfolds, he discovers unexpected truths in the Emerald City. Will he overcome the challenges and find his destiny? This enchanting tale of adventure and friendship continues to captivate readers with its twists and turns.

From the publisher

A sequel to the “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, this 1904 book by L. Frank Baum delves once more into the Land of Oz after Dorothy’s return to Kansas in a story that follows the adventure of a boy named Tip. In “The Marvelous Land of Oz” the reader is introduced to Tip after he escapes the witch Mombi. Tip travels the lands of Oz with a group of friends and has numerous adventures, including encountering an army of wild women, escaping violent creatures such as the Jackdaws, seeking Glinda the Good, and ultimately meeting his destiny in the Emerald City. Baum infuses his land of fantasy with new characters while utilizing some of the familiar personalities of the first novel, creating an engaging and memorable cast and an entertaining plot that twists and turns when the reader least expects it. “The Marvelous Land of Oz” is a well-crafted novel that continues to entertain audiences over one hundred years after its first publication. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

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