David F Salas

The Duende of Oz David F Salas

Trot is planning a birthday party for her best friend, Cap'n Bill, and planning on presenting him with a special birthday gift that the Tin Man has built, when suddenly, its discovered that Aunt Em's knick-knacks mysteriously disappear and then reappear. Is there a prankster in Oz, a thief, or is someone using magic without the permission? Meet Maximillian of Monterrey, of the fairy folk known as Duende's, who unexpectedly finds himself in the marvelous land of Oz. All alone, he searches for accommodations that are familiar to what he's accustomed to, while causing various shenanigans along the way. Familiar characters from the Oz series of books, created by L. Frank Baum, appear in this Ozian adventure that introduces an old, but unfamiliar magical creature to us all. Will Maximillian find his way back home to Monterrey, or will he find a home in Oz and stay?