The Scarecrow of Oz
1915 novel by L. Frank Baum / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book in the Oz series written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland. Cap'n Bill and Trot (Mayre Griffiths) had previously appeared in two other novels by Baum, The Sea Fairies (1911) and Sky Island (1912).[1]
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Author | L. Frank Baum |
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Illustrator | John R. Neill |
Cover artist | John R. Neill |
Language | English |
Series | The Oz books |
Genre | Children's novel |
Publisher | Reilly & Britton |
Publication date | 1915 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Preceded by | Tik-Tok of Oz Sky Island |
Followed by | Rinkitink in Oz |
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The plot is a re-working of Baum's 1914 silent film, His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz.[2] It was followed by Rinkitink in Oz (1916).