Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, #23)

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Summary: Ozma in chains! Who can save Oz now?
Review: The Emerald City is under attack by the forces of the evil Mogodore the Mighty and it's up to Jack Pumpkinhead and an American boy named Peter to save Ozma and her friends from enslavement. Once again, Ruth Plumly Thompson spins an enchanting yarn full of colorful characters and wild situations. A delightful addition to the Oz series.

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Summary: Jack Pumpkinhead finally gets a starring role
Review: This book gives a major role to Jack Pumpkinhead, a character who never really had one in the Baum books. In this story, Jack must test the capacity of his pumpkin seed brains, and he really does come up with some clever ideas. With the help of the Red Jinn (who becomes a more important character in later books), he eventually manages to save all of Oz from a restless and ambitious baron. As is usual for Oz books, this one contains a lot of clever new creations, including an Iffin, a baron with a never-ending beard, and a runaway Christmas tree intent on finding new ornaments. There are also many new magical items, and some well-written sequences, including the description of the main characters' entrance into the fortress city of Baffleburg. While not one of the best or most important Oz books, it is definitely a fun read.

Rating:
Summary: Jack Pumpkinhead finally gets a starring role
Review: This book gives a major role to Jack Pumpkinhead, a character who never really had one in the Baum books. In this story, Jack must test the capacity of his pumpkin seed brains, and he really does come up with some clever ideas. With the help of the Red Jinn (who becomes a more important character in later books), he eventually manages to save all of Oz from a restless and ambitious baron. As is usual for Oz books, this one contains a lot of clever new creations, including an Iffin, a baron with a never-ending beard, and a runaway Christmas tree intent on finding new ornaments. There are also many new magical items, and some well-written sequences, including the description of the main characters' entrance into the fortress city of Baffleburg. While not one of the best or most important Oz books, it is definitely a fun read.