Publisher's Synopsis
""The Scarecrow of Oz"" is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum, and published in 1915. It is the ninth book in the ""Oz"" series and follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, who is now the ruler of the Emerald City, and his new friend, a boy named Cap'n Bill. Together, they embark on a journey to the land of the Winkies to help rescue Princess Ozma from the clutches of the wicked witch, Mombi.Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange creatures, including the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Bug, and the Giant Spider. They also face many challenges, such as crossing a treacherous desert and navigating a dangerous underground kingdom.As with all books in the ""Oz"" series, ""The Scarecrow of Oz"" is full of whimsy, magic, and adventure. It is a beloved classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers and continues to captivate children and adults alike with its imaginative storytelling and colorful characters.Cap'n Bill and Trot rode very comfortably in the sunbonnet. The motion was quite steady, for they weighed so little that the Ork flew without effort. Yet they were both somewhat nervous about their future fate and could not help wishing they were safe on land and their natural size again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
