""John Dough and the Cherub"" is a fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum, the author of ""The Wizard of Oz"" series. The story follows an American gingerbread man named John Dough, who is brought to life by a magical powder. John Dough sets out on a journey to explore the world and meets a cherub named Chick, who becomes his friend and companion. Together, they embark on a series of adventures, encountering various obstacles and enemies along the way. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a charming and imaginative tale that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.The Great Elixir had accomplished its purpose. The wonderful Essence of Vitality, prized for centuries and closely guarded, had lent its marvelous powers of energy, strength, and life to a gingerbread man! And all through the stupidity of a baker's wife who was color-blind and could not distinguish a golden flask from a silver one!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.