Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books No 28)

Return to L. Frank Baums wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated childrens book series. Legendary Umbrella Island flies magically through the air . . . until it careens smack into the forehead of an extremely unpleasant giant! Meanwhile Speedythe New York ladis making a soaring trip skyward himself propelled by an erupting geyser and encased in Terrybubble the jolly living skeleton of a huge dinosaur. Its soon up to Speedy to save the Princess of Umbrella Island from both the demands of Loxo the Giant and the warring countries of Roaraway and Norroway. Praise for the Oz series Where the young stay young and the old grow young foreverthese books are for readers of all ages.Ray Bradbury The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were notimaginative tolerant alert to wonders.Gore Vidal I was raised with the Oz books and their enchantment humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.Stephen R. Donaldson