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Non-Oz Books by Oz Authors and Illustrators
Those who have written and drawn Oz stories have all been involved in other projects as well.
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The Book of the Hamburgs by L. Frank Baum. Baum's first book, all about — raising chickens.
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Our Landlady by L. Frank Baum. A collection of Baum's columns from his newspaper editing days in the Dakota Territory. Introduction, annotations, and editing by Nancy Tystad Koupal.
Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum. Baum's second book, and the first written for children. Twenty-two short stories explaining the reasons behind Mother Goose rhymes. How did those four-and-twenty blackbirds get into the pie? Why was Old King Cole such a merry old soul? Why did Mary Mary plant her garden in the first place? Who were Hickory, Dickory, and Dock? And why was Miss Muffet sitting on that tuffet? (This was also Maxfield Parrish's first illustrated book.)
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- Some individual stories are also available for download
- "Little Bun Rabbit"
- "The Man in the Moon"
- "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe"
- "The Story of Baa Baa Black Sheep"
- "The Story of the Cat and the Fiddle"
- "The Story of Gilligren and the Song of Sixpence"
- "The Story of Hickory Dickory Dock"
- "The Story of Humpty Dumpty"
- "The Story of Little Miss Muffet"
- "The Story of Little Tommy Tucker"
- "The Three Wise Men of Gotham"
- "The Wond'rous Wise Man"
- "Little Bun Rabbit"
By the Candelabra's Glare by L. Frank Baum. This collection of verse was originally privately printed by Baum for family and friends. Several illustrators contributed pictures, including W. W. Denslow.
- A hardback facsimile reproduction, with an introduction by Peter Hanff, published by Scholars' Facsimiles and Reprints.
Father Goose: His Book by L. Frank Baum. The less famous husband of Mother Goose demands equal time! This collection of verse by Baum, illustrated by W. W. Denslow, was his first bestseller, and it's finally available again. (WARNING: Some of these poems contain ethnic language and stereotypes that were acceptable in Baum's day, but are now offensive to most people.)
The Songs of Father Goose by L. Frank Baum. Father Goose was such a success that everyone capitalized on it by setting some of the verses to music, composed by Alberta N. Hall.
The Army Alphabet and The Navy Alphabet by L. Frank Baum. Baum wrote these two patriotic alphabet books in 1900. One pays tribute to the United States fighting forces on land, the other to the United States men at sea. Both were illustrated by Harry Kennedy.
American Fairy Tales (also published as Baum's American Fairy Tales) by L. Frank Baum. A collection of short stories, most taking place in the strange, far-off land called America.
- American Fairy Tales, a quality paperback edition published by Dover Publications, with the original illustrations and an introduction by Martin Gardner.
- Baum's American Fairy Tales, a paperback edition, with three more stories than the Dover edition and new illustrations by George O'Connor.
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- Perro de Cristal, a Spanish-language edition of "The Glass Dog," one of the stories in American Fairy Tales.
- Individual stories, available as audio downloads:
Dot and Tot of Merryland by L. Frank Baum. Dot and her young friend, Tot, go on a boat ride through Merryland, where babies are born, dolls are alive, and people are made from candy.
- A paperback edition published with new illustrations by Donald Abbott. (NOTE: This edition has had some language edited out that could be considered offensive to some people.)
The Master Key by L. Frank Baum. Rob Joslyn is fascinated by electricity and all it can do. He invents all manner of gadgets that use it — but he is unprepared for the danger and excitement that will await him when he accidentally summons forth the Demon of Electricity.
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum. The biography of one of the most famous people on the planet, from the time he was found as an infant in the Forest of Burzee to how he created toys and gave them away to the end of his life — and the beginning of a new one.
- A quality paperback edition, published by Dover Publications, with the original Mary Cowles Clark illustrations and a new introduction by Martin Gardner.
- A paperback edition, published by Signet with the original Mary Cowles Clark illustrations and an afterword by Max Apple.
- A hardcover edition illustrated by Michael Hague.
Also available in an elaborate leatherbound edition from the Easton Press.
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- The Complete Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a new edition of the story, with the short story "A Kidnapped Santa Claus."
A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum. Follow-up to the previous book. Santa Claus is kidnapped on Christmas Eve, so his helpers not only have to fill Santa's place, they have to find him as well.
- Also available in The Best of The Baum Bugle 1967-1969. This is a reproduction of the story's original magazine appearance in The Delineator, December 1904, with illustrations by Frederick Richardson.
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The Enchanted Island of Yew by L. Frank Baum. Bored, one of the fairies of the island of Yew decides to see what it's like being a mortal for a year. As Prince Marvel, she travels all over Yew facing danger and excitement.
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The Magical Monarch of Mo (also known as The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People; previously published as A New Wonderland) by L. Frank Baum. A set of short stories, all set in the very magical kingdom of Mo. Just watch out for the purple dragon!
- A quality paperback edition, published by Dover Publications, with the original Frank Ver Beck illustrations and a new introduction by Martin Gardner.
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Queen Zixi of Ix (or, The Story of the Magic Cloak) by L. Frank Baum. All hail Bud, the new king of Noland, and his sister, Princess Fluff. What few know is the secret of Fluff's cloak. When Queen Zixi of the neighboring kingdom of Ix finds out, she's willing to go to war for the cloak. But another threat looms over both kingdoms...
- A quality paperback edition, published by Dover Publications, with the original Frederick Richardson illustrations and a new introduction by Martin Gardner.
John Dough and the Cherub by L. Frank Baum. A baker in America decides to celebrate the nation's birthday by baking a huge gingerbread man. But imagine his surprise when it comes to life! John Dough, not wishing to be eaten, decides to set out and find adventures with his new friend, Chick the Cherub. But can he find a place where people don't want to nibble on him?
- A quality paperback edition, published by Dover Publications, with the original John R. Neill illustrations and a new introduction by Martin Gardner.
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Father Goose's Year Book by L. Frnak Baum. Another later attempt to capitalize on the success of Father Goose, this volume featured new verse, and was designed to be used as a day planner or diary.
L. Frank Baum's Juvenile Speaker (later reprinted as Baum's Own Book for Children) by L. Frank Baum. A collection of some of Baum's earlier works, compiled especially for public speaking.
The Sea Fairies by L. Frank Baum. Trot Griffiths and her chum, the sailor Cap'n Bill, are given a tour of the oceans by the mermaids. But when an old enemy of the sea fairies comes seeking revenge, Trot and Cap'n Bill are caught in the middle...
- A quality paperback edition, with illustrations by John R. Neill and published by Dover Publications.
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Sky Island by L. Frank Baum. Trot and Cap'n Bill meet Button-Bright (from The Road to Oz), and the three of them take an excursion with his magic umbrella. But when the umbrella whisks them off to an island in the sky, they are caught in two different countries that don't want them there. Too bad the umbrella's been stolen... (Also features Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter, from The Road to Oz.)
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The Adventures of Trot & Cap'n Bill Before They Went to Oz by L. Frank Baum. A compilation of both The Sea Fairies and Sky Island.
The Secret of the Lost Fortune by L. Frank Baum. This is a reprint of the book originally published as The Daring Twins. Phil and Phoebe Daring find themselves embroiled in a mystery over a lost fortune.
Phoebe Daring by L. Frank Baum. One half of the Daring twins is having adventures all by herself.
The Snuggle Tales by L. Frank Baum. This was a six-volume set of small books reprinting portions of some of Baum's earlier works: Little Bun Rabbit, Once Upon a Time, The Yellow Hen, The Magic Cloak, The Ginger-Bread Man and Jack Pumpkinhead. They were later reprinted as The Oz-Man Tales.
Animal Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum. Nine short stories about the animals of the wild, and how their fairy guardians help them out.
Jaglon and the Tiger Fairies by L. Frank Baum. A picture book version of one of L. Frank Baum's Animal Fairy Tales, adapted and expanded by Jack Snow.
The Discontented Gopher by L. Frank Baum. A picture book version of one of L. Frank Baum's Animal Fairy Tales.
The Enchanted Buffalo by L. Frank Baum. Another picture book version of one of L. Frank Baum's Animal Fairy Tales.
The Musical Fantasies of L. Frank Baum, edited by Alla T. Ford. A collection of Baum's scenarios and other documents about some of his unproduced plays, along with essays and other materials by Ford and Dick Martin.
The Purple Dragon and Other Fantasies by L. Frank Baum. Anthology of some of Baum's short stories, from a variety of sources.
The Runaway Shadows and Other Stories by L. Frank Baum. A collection of six short stories by L. Frank Baum.
The Collected Short Stories of L. Frank Baum by L. Frank Baum. This anthology collects nearly all of L. Frank Baum's non-Oz short stories that are known to have been published, and a few that weren't. It includes the stories from Mother Goose in Prose, American Fairy Tales, Animal Fairy Tales, as well as many other stories published on their own in newspapers and magazines.
Fairy Tales on the Stage by L. Frank Baum. This limited edition hand-pressed book reprints L. Frank Baum's essay on the development of dramatic wonder tales.
- Hardcover edition, in dust jacket.
Available through Wonderful Books of Oz.
Nelebel's Fairyland by L. Frank Baum. This limited edition hand-pressed book reprints L. Frank Baum's 1905 short story about the origin of the San Diego region.
- Hardcover edition, in dust jacket.
Available through Wonderful Books of Oz.
Knights of Madness, edited by Peter Haining. A collection of short stories from some of the most famous writers of all time. Includes the mystery "The Suicide of Kiaros" by L. Frank Baum.
Twinkle and Chubbins by Laura Bancroft (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Twinkle, a young girl living on the Dakota prairies, and her little friend Chubbins, have a number of adventures where the local animals show the humans how they live.
- All available editions of Twinkle and Chubbins, or the individual stories in their original book forms.
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Policeman Bluejay (also published as Babes in Birdland) by Laura Bancroft (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Twinkle and her friend Chubbins are transformed into birds to learn all about the wonders of the forest and bird society.
- A hardback edition, with illustrations by Maginel Wright Enright and published by Scholars' Facsimiles and Reprints, with an introduction by David L. Greene.
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The Twinkle Tales by Laura Bancroft (pen name of L. Frank Baum). A compilation of Twinkle and Chubbins and Policeman Bluejay.
Aunt Jane's Nieces by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). The first of the series for girls that, in its day, was almost as popular as the Oz books. Originally published under the pseudonym "Edith Van Dyne," this new edition features an introduction by Baum's great-grandson, Rober A. Baum, Jr.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). This was the final book in the Aunt Jane's Nieces series, as the girls go off to serve as nurses in Europe during World War I.
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Aunt Jane's Nieces series by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). A selection of all titles and editions of the Aunt Jane's Nieces books.
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- Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
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- Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
The Flying Girl by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). To help out her brother's new aviation endeavors, Orissa Kane learns how to fly an airplane, becomes a sensation at air shows, and ends up in a planeload of adventures.
- This story was reprinted, under Baum's name with new illustrations by Eric Shanower, in Oz-Story No. 3 (see below for more details).
The Flying Girl and Her Chum by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Orissa Kane, a daring young woman who has learned how to fly her brother's airplane, suffers a navigation accident that strands her and a friend on a desert island. Rescue is at hand, but they may not like the form it takes...
Mary Louise by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Edith Van Dyne's next series was about an impetuous girl growing up in upstate New York.
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Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Another of Mary Louise's adventures, where she and her friends support the troops fighting the Great War.
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Mary Louise series by Edith Van Dyne (pen name of L. Frank Baum and Emma Speed Sampson). A selection of all titles and editions of the Mary Louise books, which were continued by Sampson after Baum's death. (Under Sampson, the series morphed into a short Josie O'Gorman series as well, which are also included here.)
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- Mary Louise in the Country
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- Mary Louise in the Country
Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea by Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald; or The Boy Fortune Hunters in Alaska by Floyd Akers (both pen names of L. Frank Baum). Sam Steele is caught up in an adventure to find treasure on a far off island. (There is, however, only one Boy Fortune Hunter, and the story doesn't take place in Alaska!)
The Amazing Bubble Car by L. Frank Baum. This is a reprint of the book originally published as Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama under the pen name of Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald, and first reprinted as The Boy Fortune Hunters in Panama under the pen name of Floyd Akers.
The Treasure of Karnak by L. Frank Baum. This is a reprint of the book originally published as The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt under the pen name of Floyd Akers.
The Scream of the Sacred Ape by L. Frank Baum. This is a reprint of the book originally published as The Boy Fortune Hunters in China under the pen name of Floyd Akers.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan by Floyd Akers (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Deep within the jungles of Central America, Sam Steele and his band of sea-faring adventureres find a mysterious lost tribe ruled by a beautiful High Priestess.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas by Floyd Akers (pen name of L. Frank Baum). Sam Steele sails to an uncharted South Pacific island overflowing with pearls. Sam is delighted at the prospect of such enormous riches — but the natives aren't sure they want to hand over the pearls so easily...
Sam Steele's Adventures/Boy Fortune Hunters series by Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald/Floyd Akers (pen names of L. Frank Baum). A selection of all titles and editions of the Sam Steele's Adventures and Boy fortune Hunters books.
Daughters of Destiny by Schuyler Staunton (pen name of L. Frank Baum). An adult novel of intrigue, set in the Middle East. Two princes, both with legitimate claims, vie to become the new ruler of Beluchistan. And a group of travelers from far-off America are caught in the middle...
- This story was also reprinted, under Baum's name with new illustrations by Eric Shanower, in Oz-Story No. 4.
The Fate of a Crown by Schuyler Staunton (pen name of L. Frank Baum). During the revolt in Brazil against the monarchy, an American youth must rise up and become a hero.
- Hardcover edition, with includes illustrations by John R. Neill from the original newspaper serialization.
Annabel by Suzanne Metcalf (pen name of L. Frank Baum). A "novel for young people."
The Last Egyptian by L. Frank Baum. Baum's adult adventure story, set in contemporary Egypt, previously published anonymously.
Tamawaca Folks by John Estes Cooke (pen name of L. Frank Baum). A "summer comedy" Baum wrote about his time vacationing at Macatawa, Michigan. He skewers everyone, including himself.
In Other Lands Than Ours by Maud Gage Baum, with an introduction and photographs by L. Frank Baum. Frank and Maud's travels in Egypt and Europe, as related in Maud's letters.
- A hardback edition, published by Scholars' Facsimiles and Reprints, with an introduction by C. Warren and Edith Hollister.
The Denslow Picture Book Treasury by W. W. Denslow. Nine of W. W. Denslow's classic picture books are collected in one volume, with reproductions of all of the illustrations in color and a new introduction by Michael Patrick Hearn.
Denslow's Picture Book Treasury by W. W. Denslow. Denslow, illustrator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was one of the turn-of-the-century's busiest and most renowned artists. This volume reprints his picture book editions of Five Little Pigs, Old Mother Hubbard, Simple Simon, The House that Jack Built, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and The Animal Fair.
Denslow's Humpty Dumpty by W. W. Denslow. The story of Humpty Dumpty's son, and how he vows not to make the same mistakes as his father.
Denslow's Mother Goose by W. W. Denslow. Many of the classic Mother Goose rhymes, all illustrated by the same man who drew the pictures for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Billy Bounce by W. W. Denslow. Bouncing from his 1901 weekly syndicated comic strip, W. W. Denslow gives the title character Billy Bounce his own fantasy novel, much like Little Nemo and his adventures in Slumberland. Denslow both wrote and illustrated this story. Reprinted for the first time since 1906!
When I Grow Up by W. W. Denslow. These poems, written and illustrated by L. Frank Baum's collaborator on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, have been collected and reprinted for the first time in decades.
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. The classic poem, illustrated by many different artists, including W. W. Denslow.
The Pearl and the Pumpkin by Paul West and W. W. Denslow. Young Joe Miller of the Pringle Pumpkin Farm knows a secret: how to raise the best pumpkins in the world! Joe's expertise leads to a comic adventure among fairies, mermaids, and a crew of hungry pirates who crave pumpkin pie. Co-written by the illustrator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The Illustrated Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. For the first time in over a century, John R. Neill's illustrations for Alice in Wonderland are available, in this volume. Also illustrating this volume are the original sketches by Carroll and illustrations by Tenniel, Arthur Rackham, Gordon Robinson, and Harry Rountree.
The Perhappsy Chaps by Ruth Plumly Thompson. One of Thompson's earliest published works, a fairy tale told in verse.
The Wonder Book by Ruth Plumly Thompson. This anthology collects much of Ruth Plumly Thompson's early newspaper work, from her column for children in the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Wish Express by Ruth Plumly Thompson. A boy and his dog take a magic trolley ride of the imagination through all kinds of adventures. This story, originally serialized in 1916, is the first ever complete collection of the entire story in book form.
- The original serialization, broken up by other stories, is also available in The Wonder Book.
The Princess of Cozytown by Ruth Plumly Thompson. A more traditional fairy tale by the second Royal Historian of Oz.
The Curious Cruise of Captain Santa by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Santa sets out every year to find new toys for the children of the world — and this year, he's going by boat! He finds all kinds of adventures and playthings, but can he get back to the North Pole in time for the holidays?
The Little Gingerbread Man by Ruth Plumly Thompson. This poem was originally written for an advertising pamphlet.
The Komplete King Kojo by Ruth Plumly Thompson. One of the favorite non-Oz creations of the second Royal Historian is King Kojo and his adventures, illustrated by Marge, the creator of Little Lulu. This new edition includes an introduction by comics historian Trina Robbins.
The Wizard of Way-Up and Other Wonders by Ruth Plumly Thompson. A collection of shorts stories, verse, and other writings by Ruth Plumly Thompson.
Sissajig and Other Surprises by Ruth Plumly Thompson. A collection of some of the short stories, poems, and other works of the second Royal Historian of Oz, Ruth Plumly Thompson. Includes several Oz works, such as the short play "A Day in Oz."
Dunkiton. This annual anthology usually contains an assortment of items by Ruth Plumly Thompson, usually first printed in newspapers.
- See the Dunkiton Press page for details on what's in each issue, and ordering information.
Dark Music by Jack Snow. Collection of Snow's short horror stories. (Not recommended for young children.)
Spectral Snow by Jack Snow. Collection of Snow's short horror stories, some of which had previously appeared in Dark Music. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Black Swan by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Bride of Fury by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Coach to Hell by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Curiosity Killed Kitty by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
The Dark Towers of Trelochen by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Death Sleeps Lightly by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
Devil's Court by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
Emeralds and Jade by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Forbidden Island by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
Forsythia Finds Murder by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance mystery. (Not recommended for young children.)
The House of Tarot by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
Lady Alicia's Secret by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Malverne Hall by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Memoirs of Murder by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
Moment of Desire by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Lady Melusina Wilton lives a carefree life at court in London — until her mother falls out of favor with the king's mistress, and they are kicked out. Mellie's life goes from bad to worse, until the Earl of Henning rescues her. But how can Mellie deal with a loveless marriage of convenience when the one she really loves is her own father-in-law? Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Mystery of Echo Caverns by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
O Charitable Death by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Murder mystery. (Not recommended for young children.)
Peace Corps Nurse by Rachel Cosgrove Payes.
The Sapphire Legacy by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Satan's Mistress by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Silent Place by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. Fiona Hayden accepts a position as tutor and governess at Cliffhouse, the Barclay estate, and she falls in love with her employer. But Rome can't remarry until his missing wife, Suzanne, is declared dead. So who is this amnesiac who turns up one stormy evening? Has Suzanne returned at last? Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Seven Sisters Regency Romance series by Rachel Cosgrove Payes. This series features the seven Lassiter daughters and their various attempts to marry men with titles and money. (Romance novels, not recommended for young children.)
Bridge to Yesterday by E. L. Arch (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Science-fiction novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Deathstones by E. L. Arch (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Science-fiction novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Double-Minded Man by E. L. Arch (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Science-fiction novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The First Immortals by E. L. Arch (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Science-fiction novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The Man with Three Eyes by E. L. Arch (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Science-fiction novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Planet of Death by E. L. Arch (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Science-fiction novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Fame and Fortune by Joanne Kaye (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Love and Betrayal by Joanne Kaye (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Rags to Riches by Joanne Kaye (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
Satin and Stars by Joanne Kaye (pen name of Rachel Cosgrove Payes). Romance novel. (Not recommended for young children.)
The works of Rachel Cosgrove Payes. This link will take you to all books by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, including her Oz books, magazine and anthology publications, and those books published under her pen names of E. L. Arch and Joanne Kaye.
Sawdust in His Shoes by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. The adventures of a young circus performer when he is separated from his colleagues, and how he must learn to trust others.
Crown Fire by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. An adventure story set in the woods during forest fire season.
Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. A trapper named Jim Keath, raised by Native Americans, must return to his family to help them settle in the Oregon Territory. Can he deal with the conflict between his two worlds? A Newbery Medal Honor book.
Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. A young girl in ancient Egypt must deal with growing up and her place in society.
Pharoah by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. McGraw's only adult novel, this is the story of the Pharoah of Egypt, how he gained his throne, and what he had to do to keep it.
Techniques of Fiction Writing by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. McGraw's only non-fiction book, this volume helps you to become a better writer.
The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. A poor boy in ancient Egypt must learn to make his way, and begin his journey towards manhood. A Newbery Medal Honor Book.
- A Guide for Using The Golden Goblet in the Classroom by Mari L. Robbins and Kathy Bruce. For teachers.
Steady, Stephanie! by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. McGraw's only play is the comic tale of two high school kids and their relationship.
Greensleeves by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Shannon's life is in a turmoil, and nobody seems to understand or care. Can she cope with her life and all the changes she's going through?
Master Cornhill by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In 1666 England, a young boy must deal with the plague leaving him an orphan. He goes to London to seek his fortune, but the city is about to be devastated by the worst disaster in its history.
A Really Weird Summer by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. One summer, a boy is staying at his relatives' home. But who is the other boy he keeps coming across? Could the house be haunted? Winner of an Edgar award for Best Juvenile Mystery.
Joel and the Great Merlini by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Joel wants to be a great magician more than anything else. But when the Great Merlini appears and shows him some real magic, Joel isn't sure just what he wants any more.
The Money Room by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. A mystery involving an old story of a room wallpapered with money. Can the family living in the house find the room before they are forced to move out?
Hideaway by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Jerry, upset with his parents' divorce, runs away from home to find someone who is on his side. But the only friend he can make seems to be a girl with even worse problems than his, and she's not trusting anybody.
The Seventeenth Swap by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Eric Greene wants to get his young friend some cowboy boots in the worst way. Trouble is, he has no money with which to get them. But maybe there's another way...
The Trouble with Jacob by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Two children, visiting Oregon over the summer, encounter a 100-year-old boy ghost. What does he want, and what can they do to let him rest?
The Striped Ships by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In England, all is calm and peaceful under the reign of King Harald. But when the striped ships come, everything changes, and a young girl finds herself helping the invaders weave an important tapestry.
Tangled Webb by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. When a girl's father remarries, she believes that her new stepmother is hiding something, and her baby stepbrother may not be who she claims he is. Can she untangle this web of mystery?
The Moorchild by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In Medieval England, a young girl doesn't feel like she belongs. Could she really be one of the moorpeople, as everyone in her village believes? A Newbery Medal Honor Book.
The Littlest Star by Sally Jackson (pen name for Jean Kellogg). A story about ballet, illustrated by Dick Martin.
The Littlest Skater: The Story of Jimmy One-Skate by Sally Jackson (pen name for Jean Kellogg). A story about skating, illustrated by Dick Martin.
The Magic Map by Marion Beckler. A children's adventure story, illustrated by Dick Martin.
The Little Bear with Purple Paws by Joy Shott. A children's story, illustrated by Dick Martin.
Age of Bronze graphic novel series. The Oz author/artist's latest project is a comic book retelling of the Trojan War. He's won two Eisner Awards from the comics industry, and he intends to take the series to the end of the war. For more information about this series, including how to get individual issues or subscribe, check out the book's website at http://age-of-bronze.com/, and the publisher's website at https://www.imagecomics.com/comics/series/age-of-bronze.
- Age of Bronze: A Thousand Ships by Eric Shanower. This is where it all begins, with the kidnapping of Helen and all of the other events that led to the Greek army going to war for ten years. Collects the first nine issues of the comic book series, and adds a few extras. (Not recommended for young or sensitive readers, as it contains violence and other adult themes.)
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
- L'Âge de Bronze: Un Millier de Navires, paperback edition translated into French.
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- Hardcover edition.
- Age of Bronze: Sacrifice by Eric Shanower. The Greeks are having a difficult time even getting to Troy. Can Agammemnon make the ultimate sacrifice to the gods so that they can continue? Collects issues 10 through 19 of the comic book series, and adds a few extras. (Not recommended for young or sensitive readers, as it contains violence and other adult themes.)
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
- L'Âge de Bronze: Sacrifice, paperback edition translated into French.
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- Hardcover edition.
- Age of Bronze: Betrayal, Part 1 by Eric Shanower. As the Greeks approach and the Trojans prepare to defend their city, war appears to be inevitable. Can a peace embassy from Agamemnon be of any assurance to King Priam? Collects issues 20 through 26 of the comic book series, and adds a few extras. (Not recommended for young or sensitive readers, as it contains violence and other adult themes.)
- Hardcover edition.
- Paperback edition.
- L'Âge de Bronze: Trahison, 1ère partie, paperback edition translated into French.
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- Hardcover edition.
- Age of Bronze: Betrayal, Part 2 by Eric Shanower. The Trojan plain fills with death as Achaean forces clash in blood with the Trojan army. In the city of Troy, Pandarus pulls the strings to put Troilus in Cressida's bed. But when Cressida is ripped away to the enemy camp, how far will Troilus fight to recover her? Collects issues 27 through 33 of the comic book series, and adds a few extras. (Not recommended for young or sensitive readers, as it contains violence and other adult themes.)
- L'Âge de Bronze: Les Coulisses de l'Oeuvre by Eric Shanower. A behind-the-scenes look at the series, including the covers without text, sketches, and other items not found in the other collections. (Not recommended for young or sensitive readers, as it contains violence and other adult themes.)
- Paperback edition, in French.
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- Paperback edition, in French.
[The Penguin Book of] Witches & Warlocks: Tales of Black Magic, Old and New, selected and edited by Marvin Kaye. This anthology of mystical stories includes "The Tiger's Eye" by L. Frank Baum (originally written for Animal Fairy Tales but ultimately left out of the collection), and "Dark Music" by Jack Snow.
The Baum Bugle. The journal of the International Wizard of Oz Club, published continuously for over fifty years now. Although issues are primarily non-fiction, many of the Royal Historians have contributed. Articles have been written by Ruth Plumly Thompson, Rachel Cosgrove Payes, and Eloise Jarvis McGraw, and the Bugle has also published little-known or previously unpublished works, both fiction and non-fiction, by Baum, Thompson, Denslow, Neill, and others.
Oz-Story No. 1, edited by David Maxine. The first annual anthology of Ozian tales, both new and classic. This edition includes "Percy and the Shrinking Violet" by Rachel Cosgrove Payes; comic adventures with W. W. Denslow's "Billy Bounce," John R, Neill's "The Little Journeys of Nip and Tuck," and the first part of Walt Spouse's adaptation of The Land of Oz; stories and poems by L. Frank Baum and Ruth Plumly Thompson; and a reproduction of Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea; or The Boy Fortune Hunters in Alaska, L. Frank Baum's adventure story that was published under two titles and two different pen names.
Oz-Story No. 2, edited by David Maxine. The second annual anthology of Ozian tales, both new and classic. This edition includes "The Magic Land" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw, and illustrated by Lauren Lynn McGraw; comic adventures with "Toyland" by John R. Neill and the second part of Walt Spouse's adaptation of The Land of Oz; stories and poems by L. Frank Baum and Ruth Plumly Thompson; and a reproduction of Policeman Bluejay, L. Frank Baum's 1907 book about two children who are temporarily transformed into birds. This edition includes the original Magiel Wright Enright illustrations.
Oz-Story No. 3, edited by David Maxine. The third annual anthology of Ozian tales, both new and classic. This edition includes "Spots in Oz" by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, "Ellie in the Clutches of the Ogre," a chapter of The Wizard of the Emerald City by Alexander Volkov; comic adventures with "Denslow's Scarecrow and Tin-Man," John R. Neill's "The Little Journeys of Nip and Tuck," and the first part of Walt Spouse's adaptation of Ozma of Oz; stories and poems by L. Frank Baum and Ruth Plumly Thompson; and The Flying Girl, L. Frank Baum's 1911 adventure novel of Orissa Kane, who learns to fly an airplane and ends up in a load of adventures.
Oz-Story No. 4, edited by David Maxine. The fourth annual anthology of Ozian tales, both new and classic. This edition includes three more chapters from "Denslow's Scarecrow and the Tin-Man," part two of Walt Spouse's comic strip adaptation of Ozma of Oz, "Pajamas, the Sleepyhead Elf" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw, "The Green Camel," a poem by Ruth Plumly Thompson, "Fresh Strawberries," "Teddy Bear Hunt" and "The Guardian of the Gate," all poems by L. Frank Baum, and the novel Daughters of Destiny by L. Frank Baum (originally published under the pen name Schuyler Staunton).
Oz-Story No. 5, edited by David Maxine. The fifth annual anthology of Ozian tales, both new and classic. This edition includes "The Magic Sled" by Jack Snow; comic adventures with "Denslow's Scarecrow and Tin-Man" and the first part of Walt Spouse's adaptation of The Emerald City of Oz; stories and poems by L. Frank Baum and Ruth Plumly Thompson; and a reproduction of The Woggle-Bug Book, L. Frank Baum's 1905 book about the Highly Magnified insect's adventures in America and other locales. This edition includes the original Ike Morgan illustrations.
Oz-Story No. 6, edited by David Maxine. The sixth (and final) annual anthology of Ozian tales, both new and classic. This edition includes "Princess Chrystal and Prince Eolus" by Jack Snow; comic adventures with "Denslow's Scarecrow and Tin-Man" and the second part of Walt Spouse's adaptation of The Emerald City of Oz; Rachel Cosgrove's original opening chapter for The Hidden Valley of Oz; stories and poems by L. Frank Baum, Ruth Plumly Thompson, and John R. Neill; and a reproduction of Annabel, L. Frank Baum's 1906 novel, originally published under the name Suzanne Metcalf.
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