Tik-Tok of Oz
1964
Tik-Tok of Oz
1964
Tik-Tok of Oz, published in 1914 by L. Frank Baum, is the eighth book in the Oz series. The story follows Queen Ann Soforth of Oogaboo as she assembles an unlikely army to conquer the Land of Oz, while Betsy Bobbin and her mule Hank embark on their own adventures after being shipwrecked. The narrative features a mix of humor, whimsy, and magic, with notable characters like Tik-Tok and the Shaggy Man. This book is significant for introducing a new heroine to Oz and includes the first published maps of the enchanted realm.
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“One can be ugly in looks, but lovely in disposition.””
— L. Frank Baum
“If we didn't want anything, we would never get anything, good or bad. I think our longings are natural, and if we act as nature prompts us we can't go far wrong.””
— L. Frank Baum
“One would think, to look at him, that he ought to be jolly; one might think, considering his enormous wealth, that he ought to be happy; but this was not the case.””
— L. Frank Baum
“I wouldn't be surprised if Ruggedo melted Tik-Tok in one of his furnaces and made copper pennies of him." "In that case, I would still keep going," remarked Tik-Tok, calmly. "Pennies do," said Betsy regretfully.””
— L. Frank Baum
“So you see, Your Majesty, it is not in good taste to sneer at a dragon.””
— L. Frank Baum
“we didn't want anything, we would never get anything, good or bad. I think our longings are natural, and if we act as nature prompts us we can't go far wrong.””
— L. Frank Baum
“Nails and nuggets!" roared the King; "how dare you bring that beast here and enter my presence unannounced?" "There wasn't anybody to announce me," replied Betsy. "I guess your folks were all busy. Are you conquered yet?" "No!" shouted the King, almost beside himself with rage.””
— L. Frank Baum
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