Sky Island

Captivating tale by a master of make-believe recounts the further adventures of a little girl named Trot; Cap'n Bill; and their new friend, Button-Bright. Transported by magic umbrella to an island in the sky, they meet six snub-nosed princesses, discover the King's treasure chamber, and meet Tourmaline the poverty Queen. 86 black-and-white and12 full-color illustrations.

Not only is L. Frank Baum s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz one of the most enduring and magical children s books ever written, it s also -- with its adventurousness and its lessons of resourcefulness, friendship, courage, and self-reliance -- one of the most American.