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Kabumpo in Oz: Available Copies

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1st pr. Book is square, solid, and unread. No remainder marks. This book is so sharp it could slice even Superman's skin -- you'll shout up, up, and away with glee when it arrives at your door!

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Kabumpo in Oz

First printing of this edition. Slightly bumped corners, with creased and slightly faded spine. 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 8") 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?

ISBN 0-345-31585-5. Mass Market Paperback. First Ballantine Printing thus. Tight sound copy in very good condition with some creases to spine and small owner's name in brown marker on front free endpaper and minor edge wear.

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Print on Demand. This delightful book takes readers on a whimsical adventure to the magical Land of Oz, a world where talking animals, sentient objects, and extraordinary creatures coexist. The story unfolds through the eyes of Prince Pompadore, a young prince in the quirky Kingdom of Pumperdink, who is unexpectedly thrust into a predicament that threatens his kingdomââ â¢s very existence. The author blends elements of classic fairy tales, such as the quest for a princess and the inherent magic of a fantastical realm, with satirical humor, which is evident in the comical characters like Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant, and the Curious Cottabus. The book explores themes of duty, destiny, and the complexities of navigating a world filled with unexpected challenges and surprising discoveries. Ultimately, the narrative underscores the power of embracing adventure and the importance of finding the right path, even amidst the chaos of a world both enchanting and unpredictable. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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116 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.27 inches. This item is printed on demand.

New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Binding weak with front cover barely hanging on. Covers well worn with boards showing several places. Colored front cover has wear spots, but colors good. Inscription on front endpaper. Crayon scribbles on title page. Title page first page. Thumbing marks on early pages. Age-toning, but no markings found. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.

Paperback. 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 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Post-1935, no color plates, plain endsheets. Binding tight and square, p.o. inscriptions on the front pastedown and ffep, spine cloth discolored, light rubbing to the front board pastedown. The dustjacket is generally soiled, has two longitudinal creases and a few shallow chips.

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Reprint. Large octavo in cloth binding with color plate mounted on front cover. B&W illustrations. Condition: some minor fraying to edges of binding; rubbing & minor soiling to covers & spine; inked name gift inscription and name & address to both sides of 1st free endpaper; else good. 297 pages.