Books with title The Purple Prince of Oz

Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series. Prince Randy of Regalia must prove his right to be a royal. On his adventure-filled quest to fulfill the tasks set him, Randy meets the friendly giant Nandywog, a terrifying monster—then escapes from the city of the villainous Doublemen. He even makes a genuine trip over the rainbow to Oz in the company of the legendary Red Jinn and the incredibly Elegant Elephant Kabumpo. But can Randy pass the seven magical tests as well as save the conquered Kingdom of Pumperdink—and can Jinnicky’s Red Magic help him? Praise for the Oz series “Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury “The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.”—Gore Vidal “I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson

Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Prince Randy of Regalia must prove his right to be a royal. On his adventure-filled quest to fulfill the tasks set him, Randy meets the friendly giant Nandywog, a terrifying monster--then escapes from the city of the villainous Doublemen. He even makes a genuine trip over the rainbow to Oz in the company of the legendary Red Jinn and the incredibly Elegant Elephant Kabumpo. But can Randy pass the seven magical tests as well as save the conquered Kingdom of Pumperdink--and can Jinnicky s Red Magic help him?

An excerpt:"He is not here yet?"The boy spoke quickly, more in a tone of surprise than interrogation, as he sat up in bed and blinked at the window curtains of plaited bamboo, through which a fugitive ray of sunlight shone on carved panels, stools of terra cotta, and a few rare porcelains and bronzes of the Ming dynasty. Twice before he had wakened abruptly from slumber to ask the same question, and again the answer was the same."Not yet, honored young master," replied the elderly, benevolent-faced Chinaman who was the other occupant of the room. "But he will surely come. The journey is long, and many things may have delayed him.""This is the day --""And the end is not until the darkness falls. Rest in peace, my son, so that you may be refreshed and strengthened when the messenger arrives."

An Era Shall End…Master archer and she-elf Caelfel has grown since she survived the schemes of the Desert Princeling. Her fierce sense of justice has strengthened even as she struggles to coexist with human-kind and their flaws. Prince Brenin, the youngest son of the callous, human king, is duty driven and strives to be fair to his people in the province of Kanetalm. He has an avid fascination with elves and all but worships Caelfel after saving her life from a werewolf ambush.No sooner does Brenin open his heart to Caelfel that he is captured and held at ransom by a cold, murderous foe. Caelfel will stop at nothing to aid her companion, even if it means journeying across wood and earth to beseech a God.In a race against time to win the favor of a deity as conspiracies, political alliances, and dangerous champions threaten to tear the lands apart, Caelfel quickly realizes that the path she has set upon is far more perilous than she had ever imagined…

It’s a dog’s life but Prince couldn’t have asked for a better one. An unblemished pedigree, a loving family, and a bowl always full of delicious Auntie Cher’s Amazing Biscuits. What more could a pompous pooch want? That is, until she arrives. When a stray she-dog named Bennie trespasses into his territory and steals his Humans’ hearts, his perfect life is ruined! Things couldn’t get any worse… until a Councilpet is found dead in Prince’s garden and Bennie is gone. Accused of double pet-icide, Prince must set off to find Bennie, his only clue on her whereabouts a faint trace of dog cologne.With the help of Fiddles, a feisty mongrel, and Lancaster, a sly feline-outlaw, Prince embarks on an adventure which will cast him into the strange world outside his beloved Bendall Road. A world of usurped kingdoms, laughing demons, and fighting dogs, until his journey to find Bennie will lead him to confront his most terrible foe yet and, on the way, find the wolf that lives inside every dog…

An Era Shall End… Master archer and she-elf Caelfel has grown since she survived the schemes of the Desert Princeling. Her fierce sense of justice has strengthened even as she struggles to coexist with human-kind and their flaws. Prince Brenin, the youngest son of the callous, human king, is duty driven and strives to be fair to his people in the province of Kanetalm. He has an avid fascination with elves and all but worships Caelfel after saving her life from a werewolf ambush. No sooner does Brenin open his heart to Caelfel that he is captured and held at ransom by a cold, murderous foe. Caelfel will stop at nothing to aid her companion, even if it means journeying across wood and earth to beseech a God. In a race against time to win the favor of a deity as conspiracies, political alliances, and dangerous champions threaten to tear the lands apart, Caelfel quickly realizes that the path she has set upon is far more perilous than she had ever imagined…

It's a dog's life but Prince couldn't have asked for a better one. An unblemished pedigree, a loving family, weekly grooming and a bowl always full of delicious 'Auntie Cher's Amazing Biscuits'. What more could a posh, pompous pooch want? That is until she arrives. When a stray, flat-faced she-dog comes trudging through his territory, chewing his toys and stealing his beloved Humans’ hearts, his perfect life turns to mush! Prince wants it all back, just the way it was. Yet, despite all his efforts to make her life miserable, getting rid of the despicable Bennie seems harder than getting cat pee out of the carpet… Prince’s autistic master, the silent eight-year-old Timmy, is developing feelings for this creature and even the Council of Pets find her likeable! Things couldn’t get any worse… until a pet is found dead in Prince’s swimming pool. As if being accused of murder isn’t enough, soon Bennie disappears without a trace. Now the HARASS team, the Council's secret service, is on Prince’s tail… On a quest to regain his reputation, Prince sets off to find Bennie. His only clue on her whereabouts a faint trail of 'Andre's eau de chien' dog cologne and the memory of a strange scent: a smell sour and sweet like dying flowers and rot, the smell of fear… With the help of Fiddles, a feisty, little mongrel, and Lancaster, a sly feline-outlaw, Prince embarks on an adventure which will cast him into the strange world outside Bendall Road. A world of usurped kingdoms, laughing demons, angry chefs, peculiar vets and fighting dogs until his journey to find Bennie will lead him to confront his most terrible foe yet and, on the way, find the wolf that lives inside every dog…

Caelfel suddenly finds herself facing a dangerous werewolf pack. Brenin, a valiant prince, saves her life after a near fatal encounter with Tarion, the alpha werewolf. As the werewolves continue to terrorize Kanetalm, Caelfel and Prince Brenin work together to try to stop this werewolf menace. Meanwhile, events are unfolding back at home. A new army rises against the Honey Water Empire, threatening everything else Caelfel holds dear. With werewolves infiltrating the Fey Forest and old enemies allying with new ones, it takes all of Caelfel's strength and the help of her new companions to defeat them.