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Tik-Tok of Oz

L. Frank Baum (1914)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages157 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingHistorical
CSM age6
Goodreads3.77/5 (8927)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyQuestHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Shaggy Man

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / PrincessComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastAndroid / Robot Protagonist

Tropes

QuestFellowshipFound FamilyPortal FantasyMentor FigureNon-Western SettingFish out of WaterRescue Mission

Themes

FriendshipLoyaltyAdventureGood vs EvilCourageTeamworkExploration

Synopsis

This book introduces Ann Soforth, Queen of Oogaboo, whom Tik-Tok, the clockwork man, assists in conquering the Nome King. Book 8 in L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in which Betsy Bobbin and Hank the Mule are shipwrecked on the coast of Oz, meet up with the invading army of Queen Ann of Oogaboo, and help the Shaggy Man rescue his brother from the evil Nome King.

Is Tik-Tok of Oz appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Classic children's fantasy with gentle peril and no scary content. Features whimsical characters on a rescue quest with lighthearted conflict against a villain.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love the magical Land of Oz, talking animals, a clockwork man, and a brave rescue adventure.

Tags

Classic LiteratureChildren's FantasyWhimsicalAdventure