(Possible) Origin of the Hungry Tiger of Oz
When The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by Frank Baum was published in 1900 it became an instant success, selling all 10,000 copies that were printed in its fist edition. The story focuses on Kansas girl Dorothy and her dog Toto who have been whisked away to the land of Oz by a cyclone. She strives to return home with Toto by seeking the help of the Wizard of Oz. Along the way they make friends with unforgettable characters such as a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodsman who wishes for a heart and a Cowardly Lion who seeks to be brave while meeting various peoples, making allies and fighting enemies all to gain what they seek from the Wizard of the Land of Oz. While Baum wrote the book without any thought of a sequel, the public, especially children loved it and wanted to know more about the Land of Oz so due to popular public demand, the success of the book led to the creation of 13 sequels written by Baum until his death in 1919, after which his family and illustrato