This volume assembled both of Jack Snow's "Oz" Books: The Magical Mimics in Oz (1946) and The Shaggy Man of Oz (1949). These are the is the 37th and 38th volumes in the Oz series. Snow made a conscious attempt to return to L. Frank Baum's inspiration for Oz; in both of his Oz books, he deliberately avoided using characters introduced by Ruth Plumly Thompson and John R. Neill, the second and third Royal Chroniclers of Oz.

In "The Magical Mimics in Oz," the story begins with the return of Ozma and Dorothy to the Emerald City after a visit to the forest of Burzee. Unbeknownst to them, the nefarious Magical Mimics—shape-shifting creatures from the underground kingdom of Hollow Mountain—are plotting to take over the Land of Oz. These Mimics have the sinister ability to imitate anyone they wish, making them a dangerous threat to the peace and safety of Oz.The plot unfolds as the Mimics, who have long harbored re...

The story begins with the introduction of a new character, the Shaggy Man, who is a central figure in the novel. The Shaggy Man is a tall, shaggy-haired fellow with a kind heart, and he becomes an important character in the Oz universe.The plot follows the Shaggy Man as he embarks on a series of adventures in the magical land of Oz. His journey involves meeting various fantastical creatures and characters, solving puzzles, and facing challenges. Throughout his travels, he encounters well-k...

What happened after Alice and Dorothy returned home from the wondrous fantasy worlds they had discovered? The stories of Wonderland and Oz both continued with Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass and over twenty five continuing adventures in the world of Oz by Frank Baum, Ruth Plumly Thompson, and Jack Snow. Here is the classic fantasy compilation you didn’t know you always wanted!By Lewis CarrollAlice in WonderlandThrough the Looking GlassSylvie & Bruno (...

Jack Rumsey and his wife, Bonnie, moved from their small farm in Davie County to the mountains of North Carolina. They lived peacefully in those old mountains and almost forgot the tragedies that happened to Jack's friends. As the time passed, Brian, Mike, and Yeoman's murder had become a faint memory. Until the day that Yeoman's grandson, Cannon, tracked Jack down and confronted him about the mystery of his grandfather's death. Jack felt that he needed to tell Cannon about memories and st...

Dessie Marie Pennell enjoys her simple country life on Brushy Mountain- until, that is, her beloved cousin Ida, better known among their neighbors as Turkey Holler Bill, turns up dead.It first appears that Turkey Holler suffered a fall on her property and managed to drag herself back to her cabin, where her body was discovered. But then a Yankee speculator by the name of Jim Clanton shows up with designs on buying Turkey Holler's land. As Clanton and the crooked local sheriff begin...

The land of OZ is the happiest fairyland anywhere, but there are evil creatures whose only ambition is to destroy that happiness. Lurking inside Mount Illuso, just south of the Deadly Desert, live the Magic Mimics, a race devoted to causing the maximum chaos and unhappiness everywhere, but mainly in the land of OZ. Until now they have been kept at bay by a spell, but when Princess Ozma leaves OZ for 3 days, their foul machinians are quicly put into play. Princess Dorothy is left in chage o...

The land of OZ is the happiest fairyland anywhere, but there are evil creatures whose only ambition is to destroy that happiness. Lurking inside Mount Illuso, just south of the Deadly Desert, live the Magic Mimics, a race devoted to causing the maximum chaos and unhappiness everywhere, but mainly in the land of OZ. Until now they have been kept at bay by a spell, but when Princess Ozma leaves OZ for 3 days, their foul machinians are quicly put into play. Princess Dorothy is left in chage o...

"During the past few years, several readers have written me asking: "What ever happened to the Nome King's tunnel under the Deadly Desert?" The answer will be found in this book. Everyone who has read the Oz books knows and loves Shaggy. He first met Dorothy in "The Road To Oz," and from that time on had a number of adventures in which he discovered such famous Oz personages as the Patchwork Girl, Ojo, Unk Nunkie, the Glass Cat, Betsy Bobbin and her Mule Hank, and many others. So, it is ab...

During the past few years, several readers have written me asking: What ever happened to the Nome King's tunnel under the Deadly Desert?" The answer will be found in this book. Everyone who has read the Oz books knows and loves Shaggy. He first met Dorothy in "The Road To Oz," and from that time on had a number of adventures in which he discovered such famous Oz personages as the Patchwork Girl, Ojo, Unk Nunkie, the Glass Cat, Betsy Bobbin and her Mule Hank, and many others. So, it is abou...

In the enchanting realm of Oz, where the impossible becomes possible, a new adventure unfolds. Join Dorothy and her loyal companions as they encounter a peculiar and mischievous group of creatures known as the Magical Mimics. These enigmatic beings possess the uncanny ability to transform into any object or creature they desire, leading to a whirlwind of confusion and amusement. As Dorothy and her friends navigate the whimsical landscapes of Oz, they must unravel the secrets of the Mimics ...

In the whimsical land of Oz, where magic abounds and adventure awaits, a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows. Shaggy Man, a gentle giant with a heart of gold, embarks on an extraordinary quest to find his true identity and purpose. As he traverses the enchanted realm, Shaggy Man encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including the wise Scarecrow, the compassionate Tin Woodman, and the courageous Cowardly Lion. Together, they face treacherous obstacles, unravel ancient secret...