Front matter

Illustrated by JOHN R. NEILL

OZOPLANING WITH THE WIZARD OF OZ Copyright 1939 By Reilly & Lee Printed in the U. S. A.

Dear Boys and Girls:

I often have wondered about the Strat, have not you? Bet a bushel of peanuts you have! Well, while we've been wondering the Wizard of Oz has been inventing an Ozoplane to go Strato-sphering! Oh, there's some pretty high sky-riding in this adventure, I can tell you! And with Dot, Jellia Jam, the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Woodman along, you can imagine the thrills and excitement. And the Soldier with Green Whiskers hopes you'll give him credit for the part he played in the affair!

You know—it's grand to get together over a book once a year and have a good laugh, isn't it? I'd like to know what makes you laugh loudest and longest.... I think I laughed most at the Cowardly Lion!

Yours for fun—now, and OZ always!

RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON

54 S. Farragut Terrace, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This book is dedicated to

JOHN R. NEILL

Whose drawings have added much to the merriment and gaiety of all my IMAGI-NATIONS!

So—

From the "Royal Historian of Oz," To its "Imperial Illustrator—" Bows, cheers and heartfelt appreciation!

RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON