The Cowardly Lion of Oz

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The Cowardly Lion of Oz

by Ruth Plumly Thompson

EN·~4 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
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The Cowardly Lion of Oz - BY RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON

2:17
2

Chapter 1

14:12
3

Chapter 2

6:20
4

Chapter 3

10:19
5

Chapter 4

12:01
6

Chapter 5

13:37
7

Chapter 6

11:40
8

Chapter 7

13:39
9

Chapter 8

10:15
10

Chapter 9

18:25

Description

A curious adventure begins when the famously timid Lion of Oz finds himself the target of a bizarre royal hunt. Mustafa, the flamboyant ruler of Mudge, demands a fresh lion for his court, sending his eager hunters into the Emerald Land on a quest that forces the Lion to confront his own fears. Along the way, he meets eccentric characters—talking wood‑cutters, magical circus performers, and a mysterious blue‑whiskered schemer—each adding humor and unexpected twists to his journey.

As the Lion navigates enchanted doorways and puzzling riddles, his innate kindness and quick wit become his greatest assets. The story blends whimsical Ozian charm with lively dialogue, inviting listeners to share in the Lion’s search for courage while discovering the quirky politics of Mudge. It’s a light‑hearted tale that celebrates bravery in the most unexpected places, perfect for anyone who loves a touch of magic and a good laugh.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (260K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2019-01-24

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, this prolific children's writer brought a brisk, playful energy to the magical land and helped keep it alive for a new generation of readers.

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