Aunt Jane's nieces go to work campaigning for their cousin who is running for Congress against a powerful incumbent, and solve a mystery along the way.
Creator:
Van Dyne, Edith (author)
Contributor:
Nelson, Emile A. (illustrator)
Created:
1909
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
The story of racial tension on a California ranch, as one of the nieces and her progressive-minded husband employ a Mexican governess. Uncle John is not pleased with the arrangement and hires a white governess to replace her.
Creator:
Van Dyne, Edith (author)
Created:
1913
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
Out in Hollywood, Aunt Jane's nieces look into producing films for children, a venture Uncle John is proud to support. They also try to prove the innocence of an accused jewel thief.
Creator:
Van Dyne, Edith (author)
Contributor:
McCracken, James (illustrator)
Created:
1914
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
The Sorceress and Wizard of Oz attempt to save Princess Ozma and Dorothy from the dangers which threaten them when they try to bring peace to two warring tribes.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (author)
Contributor:
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
Created:
1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
The story of the creation of John Dough, the gingerbread man; his meeting with the incubator baby called Chick the Cherub; and their adventures in the Isle of Phreex, land of the Mifkets, Pirate Island, and Hiland and Loland.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (author)
Contributor:
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
Created:
1906
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
When a storm blows Dorothy to the land of Ev where lunches grow on trees, she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and Princess Ozma, and together they set out to free the Queen of Ev and her ten children.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (author)
Contributor:
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
Created:
1907
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
Inga, Prince of Pingaree, sets out with King Rinkitink, Bilbil the goat and three magic pearls to rescue his parents who have been carried away by the cruel warriors of King Gos. Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz come to their rescue.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (author)
Contributor:
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
Created:
1916
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
Tip, a young boy, creates Jack Pumpkinhead to fool his wicked caretaker and they run away to Oz where they attempt to save the city after it is captured by girls.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (author)
Contributor:
Neill, John R. (illustrator)
Created:
1904
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.
Relates Santa’s life, from childhood to old age and into immortality, mentioning such adventures as those with the friendly wood nymphs and the wicked Awgwas.
Creator:
Baum, L. Frank (author)
Contributor:
Clark, Mary Cowles (illustrator)
Created:
1902
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, The Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.