The Discontented Gopher (Prairie Tale)

L. Frank Baum

ISBN 10: 0974919594 / ISBN 13: 9780974919591

Published by South Dakota State Historical Society Press (edition Illustrated), 2006

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0974919594-8-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Discontented Gopher (Prairie Tale)
• Publisher: South Dakota State Historical Society Press (edition Illustrated)
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0974919594
• ISBN 13: 9780974919591
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Carolyn Digby Conahan
• Edition: Illustrated.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

When Zikky the Gopher wins the golden ball, he faces a tough decision - riches or happiness? Zikky follows his choice and enjoys his new life for a short wile, but soon he finds himself in trouble. Did the little gopher make the wisest decision, or will it be the end of him? L. Frank Baum's Discontented Gopher is a true American fairy tale. Danger lurks around every corner, and wisdon is hard-earned in this classic fable.

About the Author

L. Frank Baum is most often remembered for his book The Wizard of Oz , but he also wrote many other fairy tales and shorter stories. He learned about gophers and other prairie animals when he lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA.