L. Frank Baum's storytelling is a fresh as the early 1900's day he penned this tale. While overthrown kingdoms, spoiled spells, and flying contraptions are sure to thrill the most adventuresome appetite, it is the nuggets of truth woven among the lines of banter that make this telling timeless. The sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, set shortly after the events in the first book

A fantastical tale of endless imagination, this story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tip, who, for as long as he can remember has been under the guardianship of a witch named Mombi in the Land of Oz. One night he plans his escape to the Emerald City, stealing Mombi's powder of life. Along the way he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodsman as well as making some new ones such as Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. Can they escape Mombi and make it to the Emerald City? This story is as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published more than 80 years ago.