The Royal Book of Oz
Book by Ruth Plumly Thompson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Book of Oz (1921) is the fifteenth in the series of Oz books, and the first to be written after L. Frank Baum's death. Although Baum was credited as the author, it was written entirely by Ruth Plumly Thompson.[1] Beginning in the 1980s, some editions have correctly credited Thompson,[2][3] although the cover of the 2001 edition by Dover Publications credits only Baum.
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Author | Ruth Plumly Thompson (some editions list L. Frank Baum as author) |
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Illustrator | John R. Neill |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | The Oz books |
Genre | Children's novel |
Publisher | Reilly & Lee |
Publication date | 1921 |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
Preceded by | Glinda of Oz |
Followed by | Kabumpo in Oz |
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The original introduction claimed that the book was based on notes by Baum, but this has been disproven.[1] The notes, titled "An Oz Book",[4] are known from four typewritten pages found at his publisher's, but their authenticity as Baum's work has been disputed. Even if genuine, they are tied to John Dough and the Cherub and bear no resemblance to Thompson's book.