Tik-Tok of Oz characters

Also known as Queen Ann Soforth

Appears from the start

The ambitious ruler of the tiny mountain kingdom of Oogaboo. Dissatisfied with governing a few households, she forms an army and announces a plan to conquer the world despite knowing little about warfare or the lands beyond her valley.

Also known as Jo Files

Appears from the start

The only private soldier in Queen Ann's army, which otherwise consists entirely of officers. He carries out the practical work of marching while his superiors issue orders.

First appears in chapter 4

A girl from Oklahoma who survives a shipwreck and washes ashore in a fairy country. Sensible and friendly, she faces each wonder with courage and takes particular care of her companion Hank.

First appears in chapter 4

Betsy's faithful mule and fellow survivor of the shipwreck. Patient but stubborn, he stays close to Betsy as their travels carry them farther from the ordinary world.

First appears in chapter 5

The beautiful ruler of the Rose Kingdom, a garden inhabited by living flower people. She must protect her subjects from mortal intruders, whose presence the roses regard as dangerous.

First appears in chapter 6

A kindly wanderer who now lives in Oz. He has left his comfortable home to find a beloved brother whom the Nome King has kept prisoner for years.

Also known as The Rainbow's Daughter

First appears in chapter 7

A graceful sky fairy who has again been left behind when her father's rainbow vanished. She joins the travelers while waiting for another chance to return to the clouds.

First appears in chapter 8

A copper mechanical man whose thought, speech, and action are controlled by separate clockwork springs. Loyal and strong when properly wound, he has been sent to aid the Shaggy Man's search.

Also known as The Nome King

First appears in chapter 9

The deposed and restored ruler of the underground Nomes, formerly called Roquat. He is suspicious of visitors, resents Oz, and refuses to release the Shaggy Man's captive brother.

First appears in chapter 9

Ruggedo's chief steward and a more even-tempered Nome. He serves the king faithfully while recognizing that Ruggedo's anger repeatedly brings trouble upon the underground kingdom.

Also known as The Lovely Lady of Light

First appears in chapter 12

A radiant fairy ruler in the realm on the far side of the earth. She receives the unexpected travelers kindly after their fall through the Hollow Tube.

Also known as The Great Jinjin

First appears in chapter 13

The supreme official of the powerful fairies who live on the opposite side of the world. He hears the travelers' complaint against Ruggedo and decides how the Nome King must answer for his conduct.

First appears in chapter 15

A young dragon chosen to carry out Tititi-Hoochoo's judgment. Though not fully grown, he is confident, well equipped with fairy magic, and entirely unafraid of Ruggedo and the Nomes.

First appears in chapter 21

The Shaggy Man's long-lost brother, held in the Nome King's metal forest. Captivity and enchantment have left him ashamed to let his rescuers see his face.

First appears in chapter 24

A Kansas girl whose many adventures have made her one of the best-known people in Oz. She is delighted to welcome Betsy as another girl from the ordinary world who has reached the fairyland.

First appears in chapter 24

Dorothy's friend and the young ruler of Oz. She welcomes Betsy and the returning travelers to the Emerald City after their long journey through the Nome Kingdom.