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In this dazzling tale, L. Frank Baum proves once again his power to delight and enchant readers of all ages. Follow the adventures of a charming new band of characters as they explore the wondrous land of Oz and discover that you learn more by traveling than by staying at home. Forced to... read more

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  • Ojo the (Un)Lucky: A munchkin boy who goes in search of ingredients for a potion after he causes an accident that turns his uncle into a marble statue. He is smart and quick witted, but doesn't blindly ally himself with Ozma, a ruler he has never met.
  • The Scarecrow: Dorothy's friend from the first book
  • Dorothy Gale: Dorthy from the Wizard returns to OZ
  • The Horners: a race of creatures in the land of oz with a small horn in the middle of their heads.
  • Scraps the Patchwork Girl: She comes to life via the Powder of Life, but Ojo gave her too much of the wrong kind of brains. She's flighty and unusual, but loyal and kind to her companions. She feels a strong bond with the Scarecrow. She was intended to be a servant for the Crooked Magician's wife, she feels no loyalty to her as she was turned to marble in the same instant that Scraps came to life.
  • Diksey Horner: One of the Horners
  • Bungle the Glass Cat: Also containing the wrong kind of brains, Bungle is a vain and stubborn clear glass cat. He's helpful when he decides to be, but can often be more trouble than he is worth.
  • Mister Yoop: A giant that Ojo and his companions meet along their journey.
  • The Hoppers: a race that Ojo and his companions meet along their journeys.
  • The Shaggy Man: Resourceful and friendly, the Shaggy Man helps Ojo out on his quest, ultimately leading him to seek the aid of Ozma. As a wanderer, the Shaggy Man knows Oz better than anyone else.
  • The Woozy: An unusual creature, the Woozy is rescued by the group and joins them.
  • Ozma: Queen of OZ
  • Margolotte: Wife of the crooked man
  • Dr. Pipt: The creator of the Powder of Life
  • Jack Pumpkinhead: A magically animated stick man with a pumpkin for a head
  • Glinda: The good witch of the north
  • Unc Nunkie: Ojo's uncle
  • Tin Woodman: Dorothy's friend from the Wizard of Oz
  • Foolish Owl: An owl that Ojo and his companions meet on their journeys.
  • Wise Donkey: Ozma's steed
  • Jak Horner: One of the Horners that Ojo and his companions meet on their journeys.
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First Sentence edit see section history

"Where's the butter, Unc Nunkie?" asked Ojo.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Ojo and Unc Nunkie
2. The Crooked Magician
3. The Patchwork Girl
4. The Glass Cat
5. A Terrible Accident
6. The Journey
7. The Troublesome Phonograph
8. The Foolish Owl and the Wise Donkey
9. They Meet the Woozy
10. Shaggy Man to the Rescue
11. A Good Friend
12. The Giant Porcupine
13. Scraps and the Scarecrow
14. Ojo Breaks the Law
15. Ozma's Prisoner
16. Princess Dorothy
17. Ozma and Her Friends
18. Ojo Is Forgiven
19. Trouble with the Tottenhots
20. The Captive Yoop
21. Hip Hopper the Champion
22. The Joking Horners
23. Peace Is Declared
24. Ojo Finds the Dark Well
25. They Bribe the Lazy Quadling
26. The Trick River
27. The Tin Woodman Objects
28. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 7 of 41 in Oz. (standard series)

Preceded by The Emerald City of Oz, and followed by Tik-Tok of Oz.

This is book 7 of 11 in Oz Books. (community list)

Preceded by The Emerald City of Oz, and followed by Tik-Tok of Oz.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. L. Frank Baum (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. John R. Neill (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0786282088
Page Count: 383

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