The Land of the Lord High Tiger

Step through the doorway into a forgotten world of magic, talking animals, wicked wizards-and one magnificent tiger.Long before fantasy became a publishing phenomenon, Roger Lancelyn Green-friend of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien of the legendary Inklings-created an enchanted adventure worthy of rediscovery.Young Roger knows that something wonderful happens when the room grows strange in the moonlight. But one night, he manages to stay awake long enough to discover the truth: the ordinary world has opened into the Land of the Lord High Tiger, a realm where clocks speak, toys come alive, animals wear clothes and carry swords, and the rules of fairy tales are very real indeed.Now transformed into Prince Roger of the Magic Hour, he sets off with his faithful companions Leo, Foxy, and Squit-and soon finds himself on a desperate quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess Priscilla. Ahead lie magic carpets, giants, ogres, robbers, enchanted forests, a wicked wolf, the mysterious Black Wizard, and, watching over it all, the mighty Lord High Tiger himself.Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, Winnie-the-Pooh, and classic British children's fantasy will feel instantly at home. Here is a world filled with danger but never darkness, nonsense but never cynicism-a place where courage matters, friendship triumphs, and enchantment may begin the moment the clock strikes the Magic Hour.This beautiful new edition restores Green's delightful fantasy for a new generation, featuring the original illustrations by J. S. Goodall and new introductions by Chris Calderon exploring the story, its author, and Green's remarkable place among the Inklings.The Magic Hour has begun.The Lord High Tiger is waiting.Are you ready for the adventure?