An earthquake shatters the ground, plunging Dorothy into a perilous underground realm where only magic-and an old friend-can save her!
Caught in a violent California tremor, Dorothy, her pet kitten Eureka, and a farm boy named Zeb are swallowed by the earth, falling straight into a mysterious subterranean universe. Here, they encounter the heartless, vegetable-like Mangaboos who want them destroyed, treacherous invisible bears in the Valley of Voe, and horrifying wooden Gargoyles ready to tear them apart. But hope arrives from above in a descending hot-air balloon! Reunited with the infamous Wizard of Oz and his strange collection of tiny magical piglets, Dorothy must navigate this bizarre and lethal labyrinth of underground worlds to find her way back to the surface.
Listeners of all ages will be utterly enchanted by this essential Children's Fantasy masterpiece. Bursting with unforgettable companions, nail-biting escapes, and whimsical magic, this audiobook highlights the very best tropes of classic adventure fiction. The immersive world-building and spellbinding stakes will keep you on the edge of your seat, proving once again why this portal fantasy remains a cornerstone of the imagination. Whether you love talking animals or gripping suspense, you will not want to pause this journey.
L. Frank Baum was an acclaimed American author best known for creating the Land of Oz. His visionary storytelling and boundless imagination established a truly American fairy tale mythology that has captivated generations of readers and listeners worldwide.
