Purple Prince of Oz (the Wonderful Oz Books, No 26) - Ruth Plumly Thompson

nReturn to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series. n Prince Randy of Regalia must prove his right to be a royal. On his adventure-filled quest to fulfill the tasks set him, Randy meets the friendly giant Nandywog, a terrifying monster--then escapes from the city of the villainous Doublemen. He even makes a genuine trip over the rainbow to Oz in the company of the legendary Red Jinn and the incredibly Elegant Elephant Kabumpo. n n But can Randy pass the seven magical tests as well as save the conquered Kingdom of Pumperdink--and can Jinnicky's Red Magic help him? n nPraise for the Oz series n n Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever--these books are for readers of all ages.--Ray Bradbury n n 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 n n 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. Donaldsonn