A Strange Fishing Party

Myths

The Cowardly Lion of Oz

by Ruth Plumly THOMPSON (1891 - 1976)

The Cowardly Lion, always fearful, has become even more afraid than usual and is convinced that he has lost the courage the Wizard of OZ gave him man years ago. To remedy this he decides to follow the dubious advice from the Scrapwork Girl, to 'find someone who has courage and swallow him up'. Unfortunately the King of the little known country of Mudge wants him captured and added to his lion collection. Naturally new characters, all funny and fun, join in the collision of intents and purposes as only in t he magical land of OZ can they do so. Exciting, funny and fabulous this tale will enchant you with its whimsy and wit. Will our dear Cowardly Lion actually swallow someone:? Will he be captured and added to the zoo of the Mudgers? Listen and be delighted with it all works out. - Summary by philc

Listen next episodes of The Cowardly Lion of Oz:
A Fall from the Sky , A Happy Home in Oz , Flying in a Deluge , In the Emerald City , Mustafa Keeps Watch , Mustafa's Blue Magic , Notta's Last Disguise , Oz Magic Triumphs , Saved by a Flyaboutabus , The Cowardly Lion's Peril , The Stone Man of Oz