The Lost Princess of Oz characters

Appears from the start

The young fairy ruler of Oz, suddenly missing from her chambers in the Emerald City. Her disappearance, together with the loss of powerful magic tools, alarms every part of the kingdom.

Appears from the start

Ozma's closest friend and the determined leader of the search. Dorothy refuses to wait helplessly in the Emerald City and sets out across unfamiliar country to find the lost princess.

Appears from the start

The court magician of Oz, whose black bag of useful magic has vanished along with Ozma. Even without his usual equipment, the Wizard joins Dorothy and applies his experience to each strange obstacle.

Appears from the start

Dorothy's small black dog and faithful traveling companion. Toto's sharp nose and readiness to investigate make him useful when the search party enters places where appearances are misleading.

First appears in chapter 2

The wise sorceress of the south, troubled to discover that her Great Book of Records and other magical resources have also disappeared. The robbery shows that Ozma's loss is part of a larger design.

First appears in chapter 3

The Cookie Cook of the Yips, distressed by the theft of her diamond-studded golden dishpan. Cayke values the pan as the special tool behind her famous cooking and leaves home to recover it.

First appears in chapter 3

A large, learned-looking frog who serves as Cayke's adviser among the Yips. The Frogman speaks with great confidence and agrees to guide Cayke into the wider Land of Oz.

First appears in chapter 6

A girl who lives in the Emerald City and joins Dorothy's expedition. Betsy is an experienced traveler in Oz and meets the party's odd discoveries with practical courage.

First appears in chapter 6

A brave girl who has made her home in Oz with Cap'n Bill. Trot joins the search for Ozma and contributes curiosity, loyalty, and a willingness to face unfamiliar magic.

First appears in chapter 6

A good-natured boy famous for getting lost. Button-Bright travels with Dorothy's party, although keeping track of him soon becomes another problem for the searchers.

First appears in chapter 6

Dorothy's large feline friend, who still calls himself cowardly despite many brave deeds. He provides strength, transportation, and loyal protection on the expedition.

First appears in chapter 6

A powerful tiger whose enormous appetite never leads him to harm anyone. He accompanies the Cowardly Lion and helps carry and guard the younger members of the party.

First appears in chapter 6

A square-bodied creature whose chief weapon is a fearsome growl. The Woozy is an old friend of Dorothy's group and joins the search as a loyal, unusual member of the company.

First appears in chapter 15

A large lavender-colored bear who collects answers to questions about the world. His little companion supplies the answers, making the pair valuable guides when the two search parties meet.

First appears in chapter 16

A tiny pink bear whose statements are always true. Kept by the Big Lavender Bear, he can settle questions that guessing, magic, and ordinary investigation cannot answer.

First appears in chapter 19

A shoemaker who has secretly studied magic and resents the more celebrated magicians of Oz. The Pink Bear's truthful answers identify Ugu as the thief the searchers have been seeking.