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Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series. When the winsome Hungry Tiger is whisked away to the Kingdom of Rash in an attempt to satisfy his appetite, Little Betsy Bobbin and the perky Vegetable Man join him and young Prince Reddy in a search for the three magic Rash Rubies. They travel through the Gnome Kingdom, whereupon the Tiger is captured by the Giant Big Wigs. Meanwhile, Princess Ozma herself is kidnapped from Emerald City by Atmos Fere the Airman. Will the Rash Rubies be magic enough to rescue our friends, defeat the wicked Pasha, and return Reddy to his throne as the Rightful Ruler of Rash? Praise for the Oz series "Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever--these 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 not--imaginative, 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
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345315898
ISBN13:9780345315892
Release Date:May 1985
Publisher:Random House Worlds
Length:228 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.7" x 8.5"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Enjoyable book for kids
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This was pretty average for the Oz Books, I'd say. I would have liked for the Gnomes to have a little bigger part in the story if the author had to include them at all. (The hint of the Gnome's discontent with their king was promising but went nowhere.) The thing with Ozma and the Sky Man didn't really seem to work, except to get her in trouble so she couldn't pull a deux ex machina for Tiger and Friends. The Crying Singer was annoying; I was happy when he dropped out of sight. I liked the idea of the Hungry Tiger being tempted to go outside Oz for "real tiger food." A real tiger wouldn't have been troubled with a conscience, of course; but that's Oz for you. I loved the Vegetable Man, too. The Big Wig chapter and the Down Town chapter were enjoyable.
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