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Trot and her uncle, Cap'n Bill, encounter unusual experiences with mermaids, sea-serpents, and other strange creatures while journeying in the depths of the sea. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Baum's best, but not the worst., Jul 14 2001

By	G. Powell (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sea Fairies (Hardcover)

Frank took a break from the world of OZ and wrote this book, It's the same sort of fomula but set in a coastal town. The kids and I liked it, but just not as much as the regular OZ series. It is however mentioned in the later Oz books as Frank liked to keep everyone happy and what better way than to have all his characters live in Oz?

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5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL book!, Oct 11 2000

By	Karen Abramowitz (Sherman Oaks, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sea Fairies (Paperback)

This was a great book! I love the Oz books, and this was just as good, if not better than some. It is about a girl named Trot and her wise old friend Cap'n Bill, a sailor who lost his leg and has lived with Trot's family ever since. They go deep into the ocean to see a beautiful mermaids palace, meet the sweet and lovely mermaids, and explore the ocean. One of Baum's best books, the descriptions are fabulous and humorous. Then the mermaids and their comrades ghet captured by the evil wizard, Zog, and they have to fight to stay alive, outwitting Zog's clever plans. I have always been fascinated with mermaids, and I have never been able to find a great book that really got into the lives of mermaids until now. GET THIS BOOK! END

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a delight that this treasure is being published again!, Sep 13 1999

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This review is from: Sea Fairies (Hardcover)

I too was thrilled to discover that the Magical Land of Noom has been republished. I was searching rare book sites hoping to find a copy, and lo and behold discovered the listing at Amazon.com. I've ordered three copies, two as surprise gifts for siblings. I cannot wait to see the illustrations of the Soft-Voiced Cow and other characters again. I will probably purchase another to donate to our public library, as today's children should have the chance to discover this gem.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Borderland of Oz book introduces Trot and Cap'n Bill
The Sea Fairies is an important book in the works of L. Frank Baum. It marks his first major fantasy after he tried to give up writing the more famous Oz books. Read more

Published on Oct 30 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars A Moronic Sappy Waste of Time. This Book is a Fluke.
Even if you are a certified Baum fan, like me, don't bother reading this book. It has no plot, no interesting characters, and in fact no rising action or climax to speak of... Read more

Published on Aug 8 1998