The second book in âThe Flying Girlâ series by âOzâ author L. Frank Baum, in âThe Flying Girl and her Chumâ we re-join Orissa Kane as she takes her brother Stephenâs new hydroplane for a spin with her friend Sybil. There is a problem with the plane though, forcing Orissa and Sybil to make an emergency landing on a remote desert island, where adventures await them. A captivating adventure story by the famous childrenâs author.
Lyman Frank Baum (1856 â 1919) was a prolific and well-known American writer. He is best known for his famous series of modern fairy tales set in the imaginary land of Oz. The first of the books, âThe Wonderful Wizard of Ozâ is widely considered to be the first true American fairy tale and was the basis for the hugely popular 1939 classic musical âThe Wizard of Ozâ starring Judy Garland. Born and raised in New York, Baum held a range of jobs including as a poultry farmer, clerk, and storekeeper before pursuing his talent for writing at the age of 41. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, as well as over 40 other novels and over 80 short stories. He died in California in 1919.