Kabumpo in Oz

audiobook

Kabumpo in Oz

by Ruth Plumly Thompson

EN·~4 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total

Chapter 1 The Exploding Birthday Cake

13:35

Chapter 2 Picking a Proper Princess

12:30

Chapter 3 Kabumpo and Pompa Disappear

4:41

Chapter 4 The Curious Cottabus Appears

12:36

Chapter 5 In The City of The Figure Heads

14:11

Chapter 6 Ruggedo’s History In Six Rocks

17:55

Chapter 7 Sir Hokus And The Giants

8:04

Chapter 8 Woe In The Emerald City

8:35

Chapter 9 Mixed Magic Makes Mischief

18:12

Chapter 10 Peg and Wag To The Rescue

12:20

Description

In the bustling palace of Pumperdink, a royal birthday turns into comic pandemonium when a magnificent pink cake vanishes in an instant, prompting frantic footmen, bewildered cooks, and a chorus of shouted accusations. The chaos spirals into a clatter of silver spoons and an uproar of “was it gone or wasn’t it?” before a timely bell saves the day, restoring the cake just as the procession of dignitaries prepares to honor Prince Pompadore. The scene is a lively snapshot of an old‑fashioned kingdom where pomp, pratfalls, and the occasional kitchen mishap make everyday life feel like a grand pageant.

Amid the revelry strides Kabumpo, the kingdom’s elegant elephant, resplendent in jeweled robes and a regal air that lifts everyone’s spirits. Beloved by the court and addressed as “Sir,” he carries a gentle wit and a curiosity that soon draws him into a whimsical quest beyond the palace walls. Listeners can expect the same clever humor and vivid imagination that turn even a simple birthday cake into the start of an unforgettable Oz adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (256K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Eric Lehtonen, Stephen Hutcheson, University of Miami and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2016-12-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ruth Plumly Thompson

Ruth Plumly Thompson

1893–1976

Best known for carrying the Oz series forward after L. Frank Baum, she brought a lively, playful energy to one of children's fantasy's most beloved worlds. Her stories helped keep Oz thriving for a new generation of readers.

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