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Jack Pumkpinhead and the Sawhorse - an Oz story by L.Frank Baum

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Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse: A Magical Adventure in Oz! 🎃🐴

✨ Welcome to the World of Oz, a magical place created by L. Frank Baum! 🌟 This enchanting tale comes from the land of Oz, where Jack Pumpkinhead and his loyal friend, the Sawhorse, embark on a brave mission to save two lost children. Join us on this whimsical journey as we explore a world full of friendly pumpkins, magical forests, and chattering squirrels! 🧙‍♂️🏰

Jack and the Mysterious Mission 🌲🍂

One sunny day, Ozma, the ruler of the Emerald City, spotted two lost children in her magical picture. She called upon her friend, Jack Pumpkinhead, to rescue them. Jack, with his pumpkin head and friendly smile, hopped on the back of the Sawhorse, a speedy wooden creature, and set off for the Woods. 🌲🐴


But rescuing the kids wasn’t going to be that easy! Deep in the forest, they discovered that the children were being held captive by a group of angry squirrels led by a grumpy King Squirrel! 🐿️👑 The kids had eaten the squirrels' nuts, and the King wanted them punished. But Jack, ever the kind-hearted hero, freed the children, even as the squirrels threw nuts and caused trouble. 🌰😆


A Bumpy Rescue with a Pumpkin Twist! 🎃

Just as Jack thought the day was saved, a big branch fell from a tree and smashed his pumpkin head into mush! Jack couldn’t see or talk, and the Sawhorse had to lead the kids through the forest without a map. But with a little help from the Wizard of Oz and a brand-new pumpkin head, Jack was back on his feet (or rather, on his neck)! 😄💫


What Can We Learn from Jack’s Adventure? 🧠🌟

🎃 Courage Can Take Many Shapes: Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse were brave, even though they didn’t have muscles or magic. They showed that true courage comes from the heart (or the seeds, in Jack’s case!). ❤️

🌳 Always Lend a Helping Hand: Jack didn’t think twice about helping the lost kids, even though it meant facing a whole forest full of angry squirrels. Sometimes, doing the right thing means taking a risk! 🤝

🔄 Second Chances Are Sweet: With a new head, Jack got a fresh start. It’s a reminder that even when things go wrong, there’s always a chance to make things better. 🌱

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Ready for a Pumpkin-Powered Quiz? 🎃🧠

See how much you remember from Jack’s adventure! Here’s your chance to test your memory with these questions:


1. What did Ozma use to see the lost children?

A) A magical mirror. 🪞

B) A crystal ball. 🔮

C) A Magic Picture. 🖼️✨

D) A wizard’s hat. 🎩

2. Who did Jack Pumpkinhead ride on his mission to rescue the kids?

A) A flying broomstick. 🧹

B) The Cowardly Lion. 🦁

C) The Sawhorse. 🐴

D) A dragon. 🐉

3. Why were the children tied to the tree?

A) They got lost and tied themselves up. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

B) The King Squirrel said they stole the squirrels' nuts. 🐿️🌰

C) They were playing a game with the squirrels. 🎮

D) The Sawhorse tied them up as a joke. 😆

4. What happened to Jack’s head in the forest?

A) He lost it while running. 🏃‍♂️💨

B) The Sawhorse ate it by accident. 😋

C) A branch fell on it and smashed it. 🌳💥

D) It turned into gold. 💰✨

5. Who helped Jack get a new pumpkin head?

A) The Scarecrow. 🎩

B) The Wicked Witch. 🧙‍♀️

C) The Wizard of Oz. 🧙‍♂️

D) A friendly dragon. 🐉


Quiz Answers! 🎉✅

  1. C) A Magic Picture. 🖼️✨

  2. C) The Sawhorse. 🐴

  3. B) The King Squirrel said they stole the squirrels' nuts. 🐿️🌰

  4. C) A branch fell on it and smashed it. 🌳💥

  5. C) The Wizard of Oz. 🧙‍♂️


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