L. Frank Baum 
The Marvelous Land of Oz 

A sequel to the ’The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, ’ this 1904 publication delves once more into the Land of Oz in a story that follows the adventure of a boy named Tip. After escaping the witch Mombi, he travels the lands of Oz with a group of friends, encountering General Jinjur’s army, escaping Jackdaws, seeking Glinda the Good, and ultimately meeting his destiny in the Emerald City. Baum infuses his land of fantasy with new characters while utilizing some of the familiar personalities of the first novel, creating a strong cast for an entertaining plot that twists when the reader least expects it. ’The Marvelous Land of Oz’ is a well-crafted novel that continues to entertain over one hundred years after its introduction.