017 - A Fall From the Sky

Join Mustafa of Mudge on his adventurous quest to capture the legendary Cowardly Lion of Oz and confine him to a zoo! With the help of his quirky accomplices, Bob Up and the crafty clown Notta Bit More, who specializes in disguise, they set out on a whimsical journey. Meanwhile, the Cowardly Lion roams through the fantastical land of Oz, where he encounters a mysterious stone man who offers him an unusual proposition to become a stone lion, free from fear. But is this truly the answer to his search for courage, or is it a clever ruse with hidden motives? The Cowardly Lion of Oz, published in 1923, is the seventeenth installment in the beloved Oz series by L. Frank Baum and the third by Ruth Plumly Thompson, following Kabumpo in Oz. This enchanting tale weaves themes of disguise, honesty, and the importance of being true to oneself. (Summary by Beth Thomas)