The Royal Book of Oz

In "The Royal Book of Oz," the first of Ruth Plumly Thompson's contributions to the beloved Oz series, the Scarecrow embarks on a quest to uncover his family history after learning from Professor Woggle-bug that he lacks one. When he goes missing, Dorothy Gale and the Cowardly Lion set off in search of him, encountering colorful characters like Sir Hokus of Pokes, the Doubtful Dromedary, and the Comfortable Camel along the way. Through their adventures, the Scarecrow uncovers intriguing truths about his past, revealing that he was once the Emperor of the Silver Islands.