The Royal Book of Oz : $b In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the long lost Emperor of the Silver Island

In the bright, ever‑changing world of Oz, the beloved Scarecrow feels a tug of curiosity that goes beyond his usual riddles. When a dusty family tree appears among Professor Wogglebug’s curious inventions, the straw‑crowned hero decides to trace his origins, hoping to learn who, if anyone, set the roots of his thinking mind. His quest sends him, together with Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion, skimming the Yellow Brick Road toward a mysterious place called the Silver Island.

Along the way they meet quirky companions such as Sir Hokus of Pokes, a dashing dromedary with a doubtful streak, and a comfortably calm camel who loves a good song. To everyone’s astonishment, the Scarecrow’s lineage leads not to humble farmers but to a forgotten imperial throne, and the island’s denizens hail him as their long‑lost emperor. The early chapters sparkle with clever humor, vivid illustrations imagined in words, and the promise of a new kind of adventure that blends royal mystery with the familiar warmth of Oz.