
The Silver Princess in Oz
'The Silver Princess in Oz' Summary
The Silver Princess in Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson is a classic children's fantasy novel that tells the story of Princess Planetty, a silver princess from another planet who crash-lands in Oz.
The book begins with Planetty and her fire-breathing colt, Thun, flying through space in their spaceship. They are on their way to visit a neighboring planet when their spaceship is caught in a meteor shower. Planetty and Thun are forced to crash-land on the first planet they see, which turns out to be Oz.
Planetty and Thun are immediately captured by the witch Gingema, who plans to use them as slaves. But Planetty and Thun escape from Gingema's castle and set out to find a way to return home.
Along the way, Planetty and Thun meet a variety of colorful characters, including King Randy of Regalia, Kabumpo the Elegant Elephant, and Jinnicky the Red Jinn. They also face a number of challenges, including Gingema's army of flying monkeys and a group of evil Nome Kingettes.
But Planetty is a resourceful and determined princess, and she is not afraid to stand up for what is right. With the help of her friends, she is eventually able to defeat Gingema and return home to her own planet.
The Silver Princess in Oz is a delightful and exciting adventure story that is sure to appeal to children of all ages. It is a story about friendship, courage, and the power of good to overcome evil.
Essence and spirit of the book:
The essence and spirit of The Silver Princess in Oz can be captured in the following quote from the book:
"Planetty had learned that even though she was a princess, she was still only a little girl. And little girls can be just as brave and resourceful as grown-ups, if not more so."
The book teaches children the importance of believing in themselves and never giving up on their dreams. It also teaches children the importance of friendship and teamwork.
The Silver Princess in Oz is a classic children's fantasy novel that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a story that is sure to capture the imagination and hearts of children of all ages.
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Ruth Plumly Thompson
United States
Ruth Plumly Thompson was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature. Born on July 27, 1891, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Thompson gained recognition as the second offici...
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