In the summer of 1963, seventeen-year-old Glinda Gale, the daughter of investigative reporter Dorothy Gale of Kansas returns from Paris, France and soon learns about her mother's past...a life that involved amazing adventures, alien creatures and a dimensional doorway to a distant realm. Is Glinda up to the challenge? Can Glinda live up to the strange and mysterious legacy of the Gale family? A thoughtful addition to the literary universe of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this clever reimagining provides answers to such questions as: * Who were Dorothy's real parents? * How did Toto get his name? * What heroine inspired Dorothy's life of adventure? * What's the story behind Glinda's three faithful friends? * What little person is the heart and soul of Gale Manor? * What happens to Dorothy's silver shoes? * What is the origin of The Yellow Brick Road? * Who is Glinda Gale really? * What evil lurks in The Emerald City? * What is "Glimmering?" If you like fantasy, adventure, romance and intrigue, you'll find it all here. So, take a moment and ease on down the road to read: "The Adventures of Glinda Gale." It's a trip you won't want to miss.

Born in Philadelphia, J.A. Holst earned an undergraduate degree in Art History from Temple University and later two graduate degrees in Library Science from California State University in Fullerton and the University of Kentucky in Lexington. J.A. Holst is currently retired and lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. Other books by the author: Norman the Troll (ISBN: 978-0979413315) The Encylopedia of TV and Movie Insults (978-0979413308)