L. Frank Baum
Sky Island
Sky Island
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L. Frank Baum's novel Sky Island (1912) is a sequel to The Sea Fairies (1911) and part of a larger series of planned novels. It follows the adventures of Trot and Button Bright, who travel to the mysterious Sky Island, where they face different dangers and face the wicked tyrant Boolooroo. The novel explores the frail innocence of childhood and the will to persevere. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
L. Frank Baum's 1912 novel, Sky Island, serves as a sequel to The Sea Fairies (1911). It was part of a larger series of planned novels that Baum intended to expand beyond the universe he established for his Oz books. Despite facing discouraging reviews for The Sea Fairies, Baum incorporated several characters from The Road to Oz (1909) into Sky Island, including Button Bright and Polychrome. The story revolves around a young Californian girl named Trot who encounters a peculiar boy from Philadelphia named Button Bright. Button Bright possesses a magical umbrella that enables him to traverse the entire country. Alongside the courageous Capn Bill, they embark on a quest to the enigmatic Sky Island, a realm inhabited by the Blues and Pinkies. Due to the Great Fog Bank separating them, the two peoples lead vastly different lives and never cross their boundaries. On the Blue side, the three adventurers encounter the wicked tyrant Boolooroo, who poses a threat to torture them for disobedience. Despite being imprisoned, they manage to escape, braving the fog to emerge in the happier Pink Country. However, they soon face a new challenge: a peculiar set of laws threatens Trot, Button Bright, and the Capn with immediate expulsion from Sky Island.
Sky Island, penned by L. Frank Baum, delves into the delicate innocence of childhood and the unwavering perseverance that resides even in the youngest of hearts. Often overshadowed by its film adaptation, Baum's novel holds a significant place in the literary world and is considered a must-read for children, adults with children, and those who refuse to surrender to the dullness of everyday life. This edition of Sky Island, meticulously designed with a captivating cover and professionally typeset manuscript, presents a classic American literature reimagined for contemporary readers.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513211763
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