The Enchanted Island of Yew Whereon Prince Marvel Encountered the High Ki of Twi and Other Surprising People

L. Frank Baum, author of all of the wonderful stories in The Wizard of Oz series, also wrote this delightful tale for young readers. Baum's classic genius is evident in this short story as well.

Sesely, daughter of Baron Merd of Heg, and two companions are enjoying a picnic in the Forest of Lurla when they are accosted by a fairy. The fairy, bored with centuries of insipid fairy life, amazes the girls by pleading to be changed into a mortal. Though the girls are surprised that they might have the power to do such a thing, the fairy explains how it can be done. The girls agree to transform the fairy into a human boy for the space of one year. The newly minted male is dubbed Prince Marvel, and, furnished with fairy arms and armor and an enchanted horse (a deer transformed), sets out to have adventures.

Perfect as a bedtime story for you children or as a story for young readers.