John Dough And The Cherub

""John Dough and the Cherub"" is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum, the creator of the beloved ""Wizard of Oz"" series. The story follows the adventures of a gingerbread man named John Dough, who is brought to life by a magical elixir. Along with his friend, a cherub named Chick, John Dough sets out on a journey to explore the world and make his fortune. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange and wondrous creatures, including a dragon, a giant, and a wicked queen who wants to capture John Dough and use him for her own purposes. With the help of Chick and his own resourcefulness, John Dough must outsmart his enemies and find a way to live happily ever after. The book is filled with Baum's trademark whimsy and humor, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike.The Great Elixir had accomplished its purpose. The wonderful Essence of Vitality, prized for centuries and closely guarded, had lent its marvelous powers of energy, strength, and life to a gingerbread man! And all through the stupidity of a baker's wife who was color-blind and could not distinguish a golden flask from a silver one!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.