nReturn to L. Frank Baums wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated childrens book series. n The old Gnome King attempts to capture the Emerald City and regain his magic belt, much to the horror of Peter, the Philadelphia boy who returns on a flying poetical pig to try to save Oz. n nHindered by a band of mutinying pirates, Peter is helped by a magic ship that sails through both water and sky, a king who wants only to be a seafaring cook, and Samuel Salt, the swashbuckling Pirate Captain himself. n nPraise for the Oz series n n Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever--these books are for readers of all ages.--Ray Bradbury n n The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not--imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.--Gore Vidal n n I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.--Stephen R. Donaldsonn