Monatsarchive: Mai 2017

The Magic of Oz – L. Frank Baum

This is the thirteenth book in the Oz series. Trot and Cap’n Bill set out to search for a wonderful Magic Flower in a golden pot as a birthday present for Ozma. In the meantime, the Nome King attempts to raise an army of beasts to conquer the people of Oz. His fellow conspirator is a boy named Kiki. Transformations are the order of the day in this story, because Kiki knows the magic transformation word, and isn’t in the least restrained about using it. Properly enunciated the word PYRZQXGL can bring about any desired transformation—and a good deal of mischief. But all ends well when Ozma uses her Fountain of Oblivion … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Tin Woodman of Oz – L. Frank Baum

This is the twelfth book of the Oz series. Many years ago, before he had become a tin man, Nick Chopper was engaged to a lovely Munchkin girl named Nimmie Amee. He no longer loves her because when his limbs were replaced with tin, his body had no heart, and even the red silk one given to him by the Wizard did not succeed in reviving this love. But now the Woodman decides to find the girl, marry her and bring her home as Empress of the Winkies. He sets out with his friend the Scarecrow and Woot the Wanderer. On the way they meet another tin man, also a product … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...