Description
In The Wishing Horse of Oz, Ruth Plumly Thompson delivers one of her most spirited and suspenseful Oz adventures. When a mysterious magic horse and its ambitious rider arrive in the Emerald City, Ozma and her friends are swept into a whirlwind of enchantment and deception. Before long, strange wishes threaten the very heart of Oz with unexpected danger.
It falls to Dorothy, Pigasus the Flying Pig, and a lively cast of new companions to unravel the secrets behind the powerful wishing magic. Their journey carries them across dazzling corners of Oz, from hidden valleys to enchanted strongholds, as they race to outwit a cunning foe whose desires may undo the kingdom entirely.
First published in 1935, The Wishing Horse of Oz showcases Thompson at her imaginative best—full of humor, high stakes, and the boundless creativity that made her the beloved successor to L. Frank Baum. It’s a tale of loyalty, cleverness, and the surprising courage that rises when Oz needs it most.
John R. Neill’s beautiful original illustrations add an extra layer of magic to this edition. His lively black‑and‑white drawings capture the humor, elegance, and energy of Thompson’s characters, while all twelve of his original full‑color plates are included in their complete glory—making this volume a visual treasure for Oz readers and collectors alike.
All of our copies at Hungry Tiger Press are from the beautiful edition published by The International Wizard of Oz Club, bound in violet cloth stamped in gold, in a full-color pictorial dust jacket, and include all twelve of John R. Neill’s wonderful color plates!
David L. Greene has contributed a wonderfully informative Afterword, too!
