L. Frank Baum

A young citizen of Oz who learns an important magic word falls prey to the wickedness of the Nomes' ex-king who wants to destroy Dorothy, the Wizard, and Princess Ozma.

The Magic of Oz

While not quite living up to the high bar set by The Emerald City of Oz, this later Oz book still had its bright spots. The Glass Cat's delightfully prickly persona was a highlight, catering to my adult fondness for Baum's more cantankerous creations. However, Kiki Aru was an obnoxious blight - one of the most insufferable characters in the entire Oz universe. I actively found myself hoping the Gnome King would put that little brat out of everyone's misery.

The Magic of Oz

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