Little Wizard Stories of Oz Story 3 - Tiktok and the Nome King

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 12 - The Lovely Lady of Light

In which Betsy and her companions are welcomed into the radiant palace of the Queen of Light, where they meet six enchanting maidens who embody various forms of light and learn of the just and heartless ruler Tititi-Hoochoo. As the day concludes with a splendid feast tailored to each guest's delight, Betsy is gently guided to rest in a softly glowing chamber, surrounded by shimmering silks and peaceful slumber.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 14 - The Long-Eared Hearer Learns by Listening

In which the restless King of the Nomes, Ruggedo, frets over the impending arrival of unwelcome visitors sent down the Forbidden Tube, consulting his loyal yet mischievous Chamberlain Kaliko and his Long-Eared Hearer to spy upon them. The Nome King, despite his threats and bluster, must prepare his army and face the strange and formidable beings approaching, all under the shadow of a fearsome dragon that heralds their coming.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 13 - The Jinjin's Just Judgment

In which the sovereign Tititi-Hoochoo convenes the assembled monarchs to decree a just punishment upon the wicked Nome King Ruggedo, appointing the wayward young dragon Quox as the Instrument of Vengeance to accompany a band of travellers through the fabled Forbidden Tube back to their own realm. Aboard the dragon’s back, the company embarks on a remarkable journey filled with curious conversation and the peculiar camaraderie of a fire-breathing, pearl-adorned beast transformed into a most unusual conveyance.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 10 - A Terrible Tumble Through a Tube

In which a party of travellers, led by the brave Tik-Tok and accompanied by the Rainbow's Daughter, experience a bewildering descent through a mysterious hollow Tube that carries them swiftly to an unknown land on the opposite side of the world. Upon arrival, they encounter peculiar inhabitants—some invisible to the eye—who guide them toward a grand castle, leaving the adventurers to wonder what new wonders and challenges await.

Tik-Tok of Oz Chapter 9 - Ruggedo's Rage is Rash and Reckless

In which a party of curious companions journeys through the strange and springy Rubber Country, where everything is made of bounding rubber, before approaching the dazzling jeweled cavern of the surly Nome King, Ruggedo, who broods over lost treasures and unwanted intruders. Upon learning of their bold intentions from a long-eared spy, the King plots to ensnare the invaders by redirecting their path into a perilous hidden Hollow Tube, much to the concern of his cautious chamberlain.