The master key: An electrical fairy tale founded upon the mysteries of electricity and the optimism of its devotees : it was written for boys, but others may read it

By L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, Baum Lyman Frank, et al.

Book Overview

Young Rob Joslyn is always creating one electrical device or another. One day, while wiring a complex invention, Rob accidentally crosses his wires and unwittingly touches the Master Key of Electricity, summoning the Demor of Electricity -- an immortal genie who must obey Rob's commands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486233820
• ISBN13: 9780486233826
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc.
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great fantasy-adventure for young people

I first read this when I was 12 (back in 1948); loved the imaginative narration. Rob was my hero back then (even named my first son after him). As a youngster I could really get into the story and felt like I was in the story with Rob during his exciting adventures. I secretly thought that perhaps there was a "master key" and just maybe I could find it and go on adventures of my own.

Baum tries Science Fiction, and Succeeds

Baum is usually known for his "American fairy tales," and the Master Key is an experiment in a new genre. Baum calls it "An Electrical Fairy Tale," and it really is part fairy tale. It reads like his other works, and flows very well. It is a great romp of fun, and the reader is pulled with the main character Rob into his numerous, wacky adventures. A great book for children.