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Thompson, Ruth Plumly
1893
1976
Neill, John R. (John Rea)
1877
1943
Neill, John Rea
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)
1856
1919
Van Dyne, Edith
Bancroft, Laura
Baum, Lyman Frank
Metcalf, Suzanne
Akers, Floyd
Cooke, John Estes
Fitzgerald, Capt. Hugh
Fitzgerald, Hugh
Staunton, Schuyler
Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz
$aNew York, NY :$bThe Reilly & Lee Co., $c1929.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pumpkinhead_of_Oz
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"Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz" by Ruth Plumly Thompson is a fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the magical Land of Oz and continuing the traditions of L. Frank Baum’s famous series, this story likely centers on the adventures of Jack Pumpkinhead, a whimsical character known for his literal pumpkin head, and his companions. The main topic involves journeys through various fantastical lands, encounters with unusual inhabitants, and rising threats to the beloved Emerald City, with notable appearances from both familiar Oz characters and new faces like a boy named Peter. This book is best suited for readers who enjoy imaginative, light-hearted adventures filled with magic, talking creatures, and clever wordplay. The opening of the book introduces Peter, a boy from Philadelphia who is unexpectedly whisked back to Oz after wishing on a leftover pirate gold coin. Upon arrival, Peter reunites with Jack Pumpkinhead, whose head keeps falling off and who shares humorous, literal-minded observations. Together, they face a series of bizarre and humorous challenges: escaping from sinister smoke creatures in Chimneyville, dealing with a grasping Christmas tree, receiving magical aid from a dinner bell connected to the mysterious Red Jinn, and getting caught up in a city inhabited by frightening Scares and two-headed Fraid Cats. Soon, they rescue a gentle, philosophical beast called the Iffin and join forces with the bearded Baron Belfaygor, whose runaway magic beard keeps growing, as they attempt to save Belfaygor’s bride from the villainous Baron Mogodore. Through these episodes, the beginning sets a tone of playful peril and clever problem-solving, with fanciful creatures and magical items driving the journey toward the Emerald City and a greater conflict threatening Oz. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1929
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Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
Fantasy fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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