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Fantasy - American Genre

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Handy Mandy in Oz (1990)

Handy Mandy in Oz (1937) is the thirty-first of the Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the seventeenth written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. It was illustrated by John R. Neill. Handy Mandy is propelled to the Land of Oz by an explo... View More

Author(s): Ruth Plumly Thompson
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

The Magical Mimics in Oz (1990)

Taking advantage of the temporary absence of Ozma and Glinda, the Magical Mimics attempt to conquer Oz.

Author(s): Jack Snow
Illustrator(s): Frank Kramer

Merry Go Round in Oz (1990)

Robin, an orphan from Oregon rides a magic merry-go-round horse to Oz and helps restore the people of the kingdom of Halidom to health.

Moon Song (1990)

But why the moon man fishes the sea
Only the moon man knows.

Author(s): Mildred Plew Meigs
Illustrator(s): Chris Conover

Old Mother West Wind (1990)

Stories of the inhabitants of the green meadows, woods and streams.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Thornton W. Burgess
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

Ozoplaning with the Wizard of Oz (1990)

The Wizard of Oz is showing off his new Ozoplanes when the Soldier with the Green Whiskers accidentally takes off with the Tin Man and Jellia Jamb. When they land on the floating island of Stratovania, the adventures begin.

Author(s): Ruth Plumly Thompson
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

The Scalawagons of Oz (1990)

Jenny Jump and Number Nine save the Scalawagons when the Bell-snickle sends them off flying over the Deadly Desert.

Author(s): John R. Neill
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

The Shaggy Man of Oz (1990)

Twins Twink and Tom step through their TV onto Conjo’s island where the meet the Shaggy Man who has come to have the Love Magnet repaired. Escaping from Conjo’s evil spells, they make their way to Oz with the help of the King of the Fairy... View More

Author(s): Jack Snow
Illustrator(s): Frank Kramer

The Silver Princess in Oz (1990)

King Randy of Regalia and Kabumpo the Elegant Elephant go adventuring in the Land of Oz.

Author(s): Ruth Plumly Thompson
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

The Wishing Horse of Oz (1990)

King Skamperoo and Chalk, the Wishing Horse set out to conquer the Land of Oz and only Dorothy and Pigasus, the flying pig stand in their way.

Author(s): Ruth Plumly Thompson
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

The Wonder City of Oz (1990)

Jenny Jump catches a leprechaun and wishes to be made a fairy, but gets only half her wish. She jumps to the Emerald City where she sets up a Style Shop and runs against Ozma to become ruler of Oz.

Author(s): John R. Neill
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

Berlioz the Bear (1991)

The Bear Band is on their way to play in the Village Square for the gala ball when the band wagon gets stuck in a rut. Who can get them out? Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Jan Brett
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

The Hidden Valley of Oz (1991)

The Hidden Valley of Oz (1951) is the thirty-ninth in the series of Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors. It was written by Rachel R. Cosgrove and illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis. Jam, a boy from Ohio flies to the Gillikin Country in a ... View More

Author(s): Rachel R. Cosgrove
Illustrator(s): Dirk Gringhuis

The Road to Oz (1991)

In one of the most exciting volumes in the Oz series, Dorothy meets the Shaggy Man and along with Button Bright and Polychrome, the Rainbow’s daughter, makes her way to Oz. Johnny Dooit helps them cross the Deadly Desert and John R. Neill&rsquo... View More

Author(s): L. Frank Baum
Illustrator(s): John R. Neill

Tatsinda (1991)

A giant, meaning no good, invades the mountain kingdom of the Tatrajanni and takes Tatsinda captive.

Author(s): Elizabeth Enright
Illustrator(s): Katie Thamer Treherne

Tuesday (1991)

It’s Tuesday and the frogs on their lily pads are out in force.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): David Wiesner
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

Caldecott Medal
Caldecott Medal - 1992

Big Bear’s Treasury Volume One (1992)

A collection of stories and poems by various authors and illustrators.

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley
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Big Bear’s Treasury Volume Two (1992)

A collection of stories and poems by various authors and illustrators.

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley
Et al

The Fields and the Hills: Book 1, The Journey Once Begun (1992)

Weyr, a thirteen year old orphan joins a troupe of traveling players in this fantasy version of a familiar story.

Author(s): Harald Bakken
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

June 29, 1999 (1992)

When third grader Holly Evans sent her portable gardens into the ionosphere the results are amazing, stupendous, gigantic! Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): David Wiesner
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

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