The Magical Land of Noom

"The Magical Land of Noom" by Johnny Gruelle is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows siblings Johnny and Janey as they embark on imaginative adventures, beginning with the construction of a "Flying Machine" that unexpectedly takes them to the Moon and into a magical world filled with peculiar characters and magical happenings. At the start of the tale, Johnny and Janey, excited by their grandfather's completion of a chicken coop, decide to build their own flying contraption. Using their creativity and some old materials, they construct a box that they call the "Flying Machine." When they pretend to fly to the Moon, they are suddenly lifted into the air, leading to an exhilarating journey where they encounter various sights and situations, such as the incredible view of Earth from above and the swirling colors of the sky. Their adventure soon turns beyond mere play when they actually land on the Moon, setting the stage for the fantastical elements and challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

John Barton Gruelle was an American artist, political cartoonist, children's book and comics author, illustrator, and storyteller. He is best known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls and as the author/illustrator of dozens of books. He also created the Beloved Belindy doll. Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to at least ten newspapers, four major news syndicates, and more than a dozen national magazines. He was the son of Hoosier Group painter Richard Gruelle.