Momentum Classics Fantasy

The little-known sequel to the best-selling children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Tip, for as long as he can remember, has been under the control of a witch named Mombi. Upon news that Mombi is returning home to Gillikin Country, Tip plans to frighten her away by making a scarecrow named Jack Pumpkinhead. But Mombi isn't fooled. For revenge, she uses magic to bring Jack to life and then threatens to turn Tip into a statue. Tip is forced to escape the witch with the help of his new friend, Jack. Together they head to Emerald City, where more magic and danger awaits … The Marvelous Land of Oz is significant for challenging gender roles in an early work of fantasy, with a boy who becomes a princess. This title is being released as a part of Momentum's Classic Fantasy Fiction series. Born on May 15, 1856 in New York, to a well to do family, Baum experienced hardships in school institutions. did pursue his passion for writing, with stints as a newspaper journalist and some writing for the stage. It was not until he had married and had children of his own that he discovered a talent for children's fiction. After achieving great popularity with his enchanting tales, and after the success of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz series, he moved with his family to Hollywood, California to bring his stories to life on the big screen.

Another timeless classic from the grandfather of fantasy, credited with inspiring both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. After Golden Walter finds his wife with another man, he leaves home on a trading ship. While at sea he hears news that his father has been killed-by his wife's family. When a brutal storm then carries Golden to a faraway country, the last ties to his homeland are cut. Is the storm yet another obstacle, or is it a gift of new life? The Wood Beyond the World is being released as a part of Momentum's Classic Fantasy Fiction series. "But my great author was Morris. I had met him first in quotations in books on Norse mythology. After that I read all the Morris I could get ..." C. S. Lewis William Morris (1834 -1896) was an English born Renaissance man, famed for his works of art, poetry and literature. From an early age Morris possessed a romantic attachment to all things natural: wildlife, forest walks and exploration. Morris combined this with an interest in Victorian typography and medieval history as inspiration for his art, poetry and writing. Morris' writing style inspired the genre of world building fantasy, with authors such as C.S Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien naming his works as their influences.