Grandpa in Oz. The Lost King of Oz
19.99 €
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Grandpa in Oz. The Lost King of Oz
19.99 €
Frank Baum's (1856-1919) novella "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" became incredibly popular not only in the United States but also in many other countries around the world. Its captivating plot, magic, and colorful illustrations set it apart from other children's literature of the time. The characters of Oz quickly captured the hearts of young readers. Riding the wave of success, Baum wrote a second book, then a third. Ultimately, his Oz series included fourteen novellas and several short stories. The Oz stories were reprinted in numerous editions and sold well. When Baum passed away, Reilly & Lee approached the talented young writer Ruth Thompson, inviting her to continue the Oz series.
Ruth Plumly Thompson (1891-1976) was born in Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania. Before becoming the second "royal historian" of Oz, she wrote a weekly column for young readers in a Philadelphia newspaper and wrote children's books. Thompson accepted the publisher's offer and, until 1939, delighted children with new stories about the wondrous inhabitants of Oz. This edition contains Ruth Thompson's fourth and fifth Oz stories. "Grandpa in Oz" (1924) tells of the misfortunes that befell the patchwork kingdom of Ragbad. To save his homeland and find King Fambo's head, carried away by a storm, Prince Tatters sets out on a journey accompanied by the old soldier Grandpa. In "The Lost King of Oz" (1925), readers learn of the return of the treacherous witch Mombi. Having unwittingly witnessed her exposure, the button boy Snip is forced to accompany her and the enchanted goose in search of the missing King Pastorius. The texts were translated into Russian by Alexander Yakovlevich Seredin (1961).
Ruth Plumly Thompson (1891-1976) was born in Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania. Before becoming the second "royal historian" of Oz, she wrote a weekly column for young readers in a Philadelphia newspaper and wrote children's books. Thompson accepted the publisher's offer and, until 1939, delighted children with new stories about the wondrous inhabitants of Oz. This edition contains Ruth Thompson's fourth and fifth Oz stories. "Grandpa in Oz" (1924) tells of the misfortunes that befell the patchwork kingdom of Ragbad. To save his homeland and find King Fambo's head, carried away by a storm, Prince Tatters sets out on a journey accompanied by the old soldier Grandpa. In "The Lost King of Oz" (1925), readers learn of the return of the treacherous witch Mombi. Having unwittingly witnessed her exposure, the button boy Snip is forced to accompany her and the enchanted goose in search of the missing King Pastorius. The texts were translated into Russian by Alexander Yakovlevich Seredin (1961).
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Library of World Literature