| Author |
Evans, Robert J. |
| Author |
Dulabone, Chris |
| Title |
The Forest Monster of Oz
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Brett Koonce, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Forest Monster of Oz" by Robert J. Evans and Chris Dulabone is a children's fantasy novel likely written in the early 21st century. This story expands upon the well-loved Oz series originally created by L. Frank Baum, continuing the whimsical adventures and introducing new characters intertwined with familiar ones, like the Cowardly Lion and the child Queen Ozma. The narrative centers on the threats posed by a monstrous spider that endangers the peaceful inhabitants of the Lunechien Forest while also exploring themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of love and acceptance. At the start of the book, the enchanting Land of Oz is depicted in all its glory, emphasizing its beauty, magical elements, and the quirks of its magical characters. The Cowardly Lion's quest for courage leads him to confront a terrifying monster—a massive spider with a vile presence that preys on the forest's inhabitants. In his journey, he meets an array of characters, including the kind-hearted Elephant and a group of forest friends who band together to address the dangers threatening their home. They seek help from Queen Ozma as they plan to approach the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs, showcasing their determination and the strength of community in the face of fear and adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10419 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
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