Tik-Tok of Oz

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.