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When a storm brings Dorothy back to Oz, she discovers the land has been seized by the evil Nome King and the witch Mombi. Joined by the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and new allies, she embarks on a quest to restore the rightful ruler and reclaim the kingdom’s lost magic.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Joan D. Vinge
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