stand by and defend his friends even if it involves certain death. When the group reaches the Emerald City at the end of the book, the Wizard gives the Lion a placebo Badge of Courage which makes him believe he has regained his courageous nature. It was made into a 2000 film titled Lion of Oz. Oz (franchise) books 1995 American novels 1995 fantasy novels American fantasy novels adapted into films 1995 children's books American children's books Books about lions