The Lost Princess of Oz

By L. Frank Baum and Lyman Frank Baum

Book Overview

Princess Ozma is missing! When Dorothy awakens one morning to discover that the beloved ruler of the Land of Oz has disappeared, all of the Emerald City's most celebrated citizens join in the search for the lost princess.

But Ozma isn't all that's gone missing. The magical treasures of Oz have disappeared, too, including the Magic Picture, the Wizard's black bag, and even Glinda's Great Book of Records. With no clues to guide them, Ozma's friends separate into four search parties and spread out across their vast country in a desperate quest for their absent ruler.

Deep in the Winkle Country, Dorothy's search party is soon Joined by Cayke the Cookie Cook, who has lost a magic gold dishpan, and the amazing Frogman, a man-sized frog who walks on his hind legs. Together with these new allies, Ozma's friends learn that their valued possessions aren't missing but have been stolen by a mysterious villain. If their new foe is powerful enough to steal Princess Ozma and all of their magical treasures, how will they defeat him with no magic of their own?

In this 1917 addition to the Oz series, L. Frank Baum delights readers of all ages with a spellbinding mystery that involves nearly every one of the amazing cast of characters that populate America's favorite fairyland. This handsome edition--featuring all twelve of Oz artist John R. Neill's beautiful color plates and nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings--is the perfect way to join Dorothy and her friends on this exciting journey through the endlessly intriguing Land of Oz.

When Dorothy awakens one morning to discover that the beloved ruler of the Land of Oz has disappeared, all of the Emerald City's most celebrated citizens join in the search for the lost princess. This exciting mystery--featuring the twelve original color plates and one hundred drawings--involves nearly every one of the amazing cast of characters that populate America's favorite fairyland.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007CL3IKY
• ISBN13: 9780688149758
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

I give it an A...

I love the Wizard of Oz books.... I just can't seem to get enough of them.... it brings your mind to a whole different world.... its great for young adults, teens, and adults.... I give it an A...

The Lost Princess of Oz (Books of Wonder) by L. Frank Baum

The Lost Princess of Oz (Books of Wonder) by L. Frank Baum is the 11th book in the oz series and tells the story of when ozma is missing from oz and the subsequent hunt to find her. Here is an all-star cast from the "olde" oz books and we get to follow Dorothy, Trot, Betsy Bobbin, Hank, the hungry lion and new friends like the frogman. The story is quite exciting and the plot is awesome with many twists and turns and the hunt for the lost ozma is thrilling and filled with marvelous adventures and I must say that it is one of the best book in the series so far. The illustrations are stupendous and the illustartor truly captures the spirit and essence of oz. I love this series and will read all of the oz books written by Baum and can not wait for the next book in the series.

A Lost Princess

The Lost Princess of Oz is one of L. Frank Baum's most imaginative books. It begins with a serious problem, Ozma's disappearance, and with many of the favorite characters. Yet in a parallel story, an early chapter takes us to the Winkie Country and introduces us to some delightful new characters, The Frogman and Cayke the Cookie Cook. We know that Cayke's stolen magic dishpan is somehow related to Ozma's disappearance.I love the role that Scraps, the Patchwork Girl, plays in this book. We meet some whimsical new villages and the beings who inhabit them. We pay attention to small details that are nonetheless important to those most affected by them, such as Toto's missing growl. Illusions are turned upside down and inside out, making us think. It's a delightful journey, all in all, one that I highly recommend.

A very good book.Baum at his best.

When Ozma and all the magic of Oz gets stolen everyone is upset, so the Ozites form search parties to find her.The book goes with Dorothy's group when they go on many adventures.You will be amazed at where Ozma is and who stole her.

This book had suspense and is one of my favorite Oz books.

A man named Ugu of the Winkies kidnapps Ozma along with her magic picture and Glinda's magic book. The Land of Oz will never be the same without them. Join Dorothy, Betsy Bobbin, Trout, Buttons, Scraps, and their friends as they go on a suspenful journey to bring back Oz's rightful rulers and restore peace to the land.