The Emerald Wand of Oz
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The Emerald Wand of Oz is a 2005 book by Sherwood Smith
and is a continuation of the Oz series that was started by L. Frank Baum
in 1900. The book is illustrated by William Stout
and published by HarperCollins
.
The novel concerns two relatives of Dorothy Gale
, Em and Dory, who find themselves in Oz just as Bastinda, a new Wicked Witch of the West, threatens the citizens of Oz.
The Emerald Wand of Oz is the first of four Oz novels that have been commissioned by the Baum Family Trust. It is followed by Trouble Under Oz
and Sky Pirates of Oz.
Sherwood Smith
Sherwood Smith writes fantasy and science fiction for young adult as well as adults. She has participated in and organized writing groups for many years.Smith's works include the YA novel Crown Duel...
and is a continuation of the Oz series that was started by L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...
in 1900. The book is illustrated by William Stout
William Stout
William Stout is an American fantasy artist and illustrator with a specialization in paleontological art. His paintings have been shown in over seventy exhibitions, including twelve one-man shows. He has worked on over thirty feature films, doing everything from storyboard art to production design...
and published by HarperCollins
HarperCollins
HarperCollins is a publishing company owned by News Corporation. It is the combination of the publishers William Collins, Sons and Co Ltd, a British company, and Harper & Row, an American company, itself the result of an earlier merger of Harper & Brothers and Row, Peterson & Company. The worldwide...
.
The novel concerns two relatives of Dorothy Gale
Dorothy Gale
Dorothy Gale is the protagonist of many of the Oz novels by American author L. Frank Baum, and the best friend of Oz's ruler Princess Ozma. Dorothy first appears in Baum's classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and reappears in most of its sequels...
, Em and Dory, who find themselves in Oz just as Bastinda, a new Wicked Witch of the West, threatens the citizens of Oz.
The Emerald Wand of Oz is the first of four Oz novels that have been commissioned by the Baum Family Trust. It is followed by Trouble Under Oz
Trouble Under Oz
Trouble Under Oz is a 2006 novel by Sherwood Smith, illustrated by William Stout and published by HarperCollins. It is a sequel to Smith's 2005 novel The Emerald Wand of Oz and a further continuation of the Oz series originally started by L. Frank Baum in 1900.Dori and Em, Dorothy Gale's modern-day...
and Sky Pirates of Oz.