The Emerald City of Oz relates the further adventures of Dorothy Gale, The brave Midwestern girl who became a hero in a strange land. When a drought threatens to destroy Aunt Em and Uncle Henry's farm in Kansas, they and Dorothy decide to go to Oz, where Princess Ozma welcomes them with open arms To The Emerald City. The family decides to take a tour through the Quadling Country and meets all kinds of strange and wonderful beings such as the Flutterbudgets, King Cleaver, The Rigmaroles, and Miss Cuttenclip. But in the land of the evil Nome King, plans are afoot to invade Oz and enslave its population. Has Dorothy left trouble in Kansas only to find worse trouble in Oz? L. Frank Baum's Oz stories have entertained readers for generations. If you are looking out for an exciting and whimsical adventure, look no further. Excerpted from The Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.