Kabumpo in Oz

Ruth Plumly Thompson

ISBN 10: 0345315855 / ISBN 13: 9780345315854

Published by Del Rey, New York, 1985

About this Item

First printing of this edition. Like new. Del Rey tall mass paperback, 1st printing June 1985 (stated), complete number line. ISBN: 9780345315854, 259 pages, cover art by Michael Herring, interior illustrations by John R. Neill. 12mo (4.5" x 8Ó) First published in 1922, this contains all the original illustrations of John R. Neill, with a new cover painting by Michael Herring and maps of Oz and the surrounding magical countries courtesy of the International Wizard of Oz Club. #16 in the Oz series, preceded by The Royal Book of Oz, and followed by The Cowardly Lion of Oz. During Prince Pompadore of Pumperdink's birthday celebration a magic scroll is found inside his birthday cake. It warns him that if he doesn't wed a "proper princess" within seven days, his entire kingdom will disappear. The prince, along with the old, wise elephant Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant, set off on an adventure to the Emerald City and along the way meet up with Peg Amy, a living wooden doll, and Wag, a giant rabbit. Meanwhile, Ruggedo the Gnome King turns up to conquer the Emerald City again. Can Kabumpo save the day?

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kabumpo in Oz
• Publisher: Del Rey, New York
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345315855
• ISBN 13: 9780345315854
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Michael Herring, John R. Neill
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st printing
• Condition: Like New

About this title

Synopsis

Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series.
 
Prince Pompadore is celebrating his eighteenth birthday when out of his birthday cake bursts a magic scroll, a magic mirror, and a doorknob. The scroll warns the young prince that if he does not marry a “proper princess” in a week, his entire kingdom will disappear.

With the help of his elephant Kabumpo, Prince Pompadore sets out to Emerald City to find a princess to marry. However, the proper princess that the Prince is searching for may not be who he expects.
 
Praise for the Oz series
 
“Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury
 
“The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal
 
“I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson