Book 13 in L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in which the meddling of old Ruggedo -- the ex-Nome King -- and the magic of Kiki Aru, the Munchkin boy, bring mayhem to the Emerald City when its illustrious inhabitants are mysteriously transformed into strange beasts. Dorothy, the Wizard, and the Cowardly Lion seek a special gift for Princess Ozma and find treachery. All of the old Oz enchantment, plus many new characters. 101 black-and-white drawings, 12 full-color plates.

The Magic of Oz