A young Munchkin boy named Kiki Aru discovers a secret magic word that allows him to transform himself and others into any animal or object. He patterns with the deposed Nome King, Ruggedo, to build an army of forest beasts for an invasion of the Emerald City. Meanwhile, Princess Dorothy and the Wizard travel across the titular land to find unique birthday gifts for Princess Ozma. They encounter the shapeshifting villains in the Forest of Gugu, where the Wizard must use his own magic to prevent a chaotic animal uprising.
Readers who enjoy episodic portal fantasies and whimsical world-building choose this book to see the more remote corners of a magical landscape. It appeals to those interested in the logistical paradoxes of magic, specifically how shapeshifting can be countered or controlled. Readers walk away with a clear understanding of the geography of the four quadrants of Oz and a resolution to the long-standing conflict between the Nome King and the palace at the Emerald City.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1919
- Language
- EN
