Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 3: the Patchwork Girl of Oz; Tik-tok of Oz; the Scarecrow of Oz

Brief Description: The patchwork girl of Oz: A boy, a patchwork girl, and a glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm which will transform some people turned to marble. Brief Description: The scarecrow of Oz: Follows the lovable straw man on a quest to overthrow an evil despot who's seized control of a region called Jinxland, along with his sidekicks Cap'n Bill and Trot. Publisher Marketing: Explore the wonder of Oz in this collection of books seven through nine in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series. The seventh, eighth, and ninth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," the Munchkins Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. Can the mighty Wizard of Oz help? In "Tik-Tok of Oz, " Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, wash up on the shores of an unknown fairyland during a storm. There they meet the clockwork man Tik-Tok and find themselves trapped in a battle with the king of the Nomes. In "The Scarecrow of Oz," Cap'n Bill and Trot journey to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrow the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland, who has been busy gathering an army for an invasion of Oz. Will they be able to stop the invasion? Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488922, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Baum, L Frank Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, Ne Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, New York. After trying many different professions, he turned tw York. After trying many different professions, he turned to writing for children at the age of 40. "The Wizard of Oz "o writing for children at the age of 40. "The Wizard of Oz "is the first and most popular of his fourteen Oz novels. is the first and most popular of his fourteen Oz novels.