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The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 10, 2023

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The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

'I dare say, there are several questions you would like to ask at the very beginning of this history. First: Who is the Monarch of Mo? And why is he called the Magical Monarch? And where is Mo, anyhow? And why have you never heard of it before? And can it be reached by a railroad or a trolley-car, or must one walk all the way? These questions I realize should be answered before we (that 'we' means you and the book) can settle down for a comfortable reading of all the wonders and astonishing adventures I shall endeavor faithfully to relate. In the first place, the Monarch of Mo is a very pleasant personage holding the rank of King. He is not very tall, nor is he very short; he is midway between fat and lean; he is delightfully jolly when he is not sad, and seldom sad if he can possibly be jolly. How old he may be I have never dared to inquire; but when we realize that he is destined to live as long as the Valley of Mo exists we may reasonably suppose the Monarch of Mo is exactly as old as his native land. And no one in Mo has ever reckoned up the years to see how many they have been. So we will just say that the Monarch of Mo and the Valley of Mo are each a part of the other, and can not be separated.' And so starts this fun series of 'surprises' as Baum calls the chapters, each a delightful present to unwrap carefully and enjoy fully.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:06:14) Chapter 02

(00:22:00) Chapter 03

(00:32:29) Chapter 04

(00:43:14) Chapter 05

(00:58:05) Chapter 06

(01:07:06) Chapter 07

(01:35:27) Chapter 08

(01:47:39) Chapter 09

(02:07:37) Chapter 10

(02:21:05) Chapter 11

(02:47:32) Chapter 12

(03:05:27) Chapter 13

(03:27:18) Chapter 14

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The Story of the Magic Cloak by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 10, 2023

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The Story of the Magic Cloak by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

In Queen Zixi of Ix, or The Story of the Magic Cloak, L. Frank Baum opens in the enchanted Forest of Burzee, where Queen Lulea and her band of fairies grow restless with endless moonlit dancing and decide to create a new amusement: a magic cloak. Woven with delicate spells, the cloak can grant its wearer a single wish, but only if it is received honestly and not taken by theft. Sent to find a worthy mortal, the fairy messenger crosses paths with Margaret, nicknamed Fluff, a newly fatherless girl trudging toward the city of Nole under the sharp rule of her Aunt Rivette, alongside her brother, Bud. In a twist of fortune, Bud is suddenly raised to the throne of Noland, and Fluff finds herself at the heart of courtly schemes, anxious duties, and unexpected wonders. As the cloak passes from hand to hand, each wish reveals something about courage, greed, and the true cost of getting exactly what you want. And when Queen Zixi of neighboring Ix sets her sights on the cloak, the fates of two kingdoms hinge on a single, perilous desire.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:14:24) Chapter 02

(00:24:42) Chapter 03

(00:36:13) Chapter 04

(00:45:02) Chapter 05

(00:56:42) Chapter 06

(01:09:05) Chapter 07

(01:17:53) Chapter 08

(01:29:57) Chapter 09

(01:40:13) Chapter 10

(01:56:45) Chapter 11

(02:07:21) Chapter 12

(02:16:17) Chapter 13

(02:29:55) Chapter 14

(02:35:19) Chapter 15

(02:50:44) Chapter 16

(02:57:28) Chapter 17

(03:05:32) Chapter 18

(03:17:35) Chapter 19

(03:26:41) Chapter 20

(03:35:43) Chapter 21

(03:53:48) Chapter 22

(04:02:10) Chapter 23

(04:10:11) Chapter 24

(04:19:27) Chapter 25

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The Scarecrow of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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The Scarecrow of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

In this whimsical installment of the Oz series, L. Frank Baum sends listeners back to a land where enchantment and mischief hide around every bend. When Trot, a spirited girl with a fearless streak, and her clever sailor friend Cap'n Bill find themselves swept into a strange adventure, they arrive in Oz at a troubling moment. A mysterious menace threatens travelers and puts an entire kingdom on edge, and the usual rules of the road do not apply when magic is involved. Along the way, Trot and Cap'n Bill meet unforgettable companions, including a kind-hearted but unusual Scarecrow who is determined to help set things right. Their journey leads them through curious countries, odd creatures, and dazzling landscapes, where courage and kindness matter as much as cleverness. As the danger grows and the stakes become clearer, the friends must rely on loyalty, quick thinking, and the hope that Oz still has room for justice and wonder. Full of playful humor, inventive magic, and warmhearted friendship, this tale explores what it means to stand up for others even when the path forward is unpredictable.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:11:14) Chapter 02

(00:24:47) Chapter 03

(00:49:15) Chapter 04

(01:00:13) Chapter 05

(01:26:18) Chapter 06

(01:34:59) Chapter 07

(01:47:26) Chapter 08

(02:08:08) Chapter 09

(02:22:52) Chapter 10

(02:31:42) Chapter 11

(02:46:22) Chapter 12

(03:04:20) Chapter 13

(03:15:11) Chapter 14

(03:34:36) Chapter 15

(03:45:03) Chapter 16

(03:54:02) Chapter 17

(04:02:02) Chapter 18

(04:12:51) Chapter 19

(04:24:50) Chapter 20

(04:41:41) Chapter 21

(04:51:24) Chapter 22

(05:01:21) Chapter 23

(05:07:07) Chapter 24

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The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

Yes, this is another wonderful OZ book with all the old familiar characters and some new delightful ones. The Patchwork Girl, a free spirit if ever there was one, is brought to life in this story and then sets out into the wonderful world of OZ to help her friend Ojo find the ingredients for a magic potion to save his Uncle. The five things they need are strange and the places and people they meet along their journey are sometimes dangerous and sometimes funny but the Patchwork Girl always finds humor and fun in all of them. They are accompanied by the Glass Cat who is stuck up and arrogant because of her good looks and 'pink brains'. Another fun book well written by Baum and worth listening to by fans of OZ from 7 to 107.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:03:57) Chapter 01

(00:09:47) Chapter 02

(00:25:26) Chapter 03

(00:40:02) Chapter 04

(00:50:41) Chapter 05

(01:08:57) Chapter 06

(01:29:57) Chapter 07

(01:42:02) Chapter 08

(01:50:12) Chapter 09

(02:11:27) Chapter 10

(02:25:10) Chapter 11

(02:49:39) Chapter 12

(03:05:36) Chapter 13

(03:28:52) Chapter 14

(03:43:16) Chapter 15

(03:58:13) Chapter 16

(04:12:39) Chapter 17

(04:22:02) Chapter 18

(04:38:14) Chapter 19

(04:57:13) Chapter 20

(05:10:32) Chapter 21

(05:22:40) Chapter 22

(05:37:19) Chapter 23

(05:51:45) Chapter 24

(05:55:47) Chapter 25

(06:07:11) Chapter 26

(06:21:15) Chapter 27

(06:35:18) Chapter 28

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The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

In The Marvelous Land of Oz, L. Frank Baum returns to the glittering world beyond the desert with a fresh hero and a new kind of trouble. A boy named Tip lives under the strict eye of the mysterious old woman Mombi, dreaming of escape and a life where he can choose his own path. When Tip's homemade pumpkin-headed figure, Jack Pumpkinhead, unexpectedly becomes a companion on the run, the pair set off across a country where enchantments are everyday tools and dangers can be as silly as they are serious. Along the way they meet an odd collection of allies, including a loyal wooden Sawhorse, and stumble into the growing unrest aimed at the Emerald City. As rumors of rebellion spread and the throne is threatened, Tip and his friends must navigate shifting loyalties, hidden magic, and the question of what makes someone fit to rule. Filled with playful wit, inventive creatures, and a steady undercurrent of courage and kindness, this sequel explores identity, friendship, and the responsibilities that come with power.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:08:44) Chapter 02

(00:23:16) Chapter 03

(00:33:08) Chapter 04

(00:40:04) Chapter 05

(00:51:44) Chapter 06

(01:06:00) Chapter 07

(01:17:34) Chapter 08

(01:30:02) Chapter 09

(01:41:43) Chapter 10

(01:52:42) Chapter 11

(02:06:47) Chapter 12

(02:21:28) Chapter 13

(02:36:28) Chapter 14

(02:48:33) Chapter 15

(03:00:53) Chapter 16

(03:11:50) Chapter 17

(03:22:25) Chapter 18

(03:43:46) Chapter 19

(03:58:19) Chapter 20

(04:16:56) Chapter 21

(04:28:28) Chapter 22

(04:36:44) Chapter 23

(04:50:56) Chapter 24

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The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

This is the second to last book in the OZ series that Baum actually wrote himself before he passed away. 'A Faithful Record of the Remarkable Adventures of Dorothy and Trot and the Wizard of Oz, together with the Cowardly Lion, the Hungry Tiger and Cap'n Bill, in their successful search for a Magical and Beautiful Birthday Present for Princess Ozma of Oz.' - Summary by Baum. Almost all the marvelous creatures of OZ are involved in this far reaching adventure story with tons of danger, evil magic, dastardly plots and heroic last minute acts of bravery to finally save the day. The Lonesome Duck makes her first and last appearance in this book which, by itself, makes it a 'must listen to' in my opinion.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:12:42) Chapter 02

(00:19:19) Chapter 03

(00:35:39) Chapter 04

(00:40:10) Chapter 05

(00:53:05) Chapter 06

(01:09:48) Chapter 07

(01:17:45) Chapter 08

(01:31:12) Chapter 09

(01:44:41) Chapter 10

(01:55:26) Chapter 11

(02:05:27) Chapter 12

(02:18:29) Chapter 13

(02:34:28) Chapter 14

(02:49:29) Chapter 15

(03:05:39) Chapter 16

(03:20:10) Chapter 17

(03:33:25) Chapter 18

(03:40:58) Chapter 19

(03:50:30) Chapter 20

(04:01:23) Chapter 21

(04:07:21) Chapter 22

(04:23:03) Chapter 23

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Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

Rinkitink in Oz is the tenth book in the Oz series written by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1916. It was originally written in 1905 as a stand alone fantasy work and subsequently rewritten as an Oz book. Therefore, most of the action takes place outside of Oz in neighboring fairy countries. It tells the story of Prince Inga's quest to rescue his parents from captivity after his island home is ravaged by enemies. With the help of three magical pearls and the more dubious assistance of the excessively jolly King Rinkitink and his surly goat, Bilbil, his travels lead him to the underground caverns of the Nome King where he is united with some people from Oz who help him to free his parents and restore his island kingdom.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:15:18) Chapter 02

(00:33:15) Chapter 03

(00:46:07) Chapter 04

(01:03:41) Chapter 05

(01:30:31) Chapter 06

(01:52:19) Chapter 07

(02:12:34) Chapter 08

(02:30:50) Chapter 09

(02:43:57) Chapter 10

(02:59:52) Chapter 11

(03:07:02) Chapter 12

(03:12:30) Chapter 13

(03:27:22) Chapter 14

(03:47:21) Chapter 15

(03:52:35) Chapter 16

(04:02:38) Chapter 17

(04:16:38) Chapter 18

(04:50:41) Chapter 19

(05:03:22) Chapter 20

(05:09:23) Chapter 21

(05:20:24) Chapter 22

(05:30:18) Chapter 23

(05:37:20) Chapter 24

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Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

Ozma of Oz was the third title in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this book Dorothy is shipwrecked and lands on the shores of a fairy country that adjoins Oz, the land of Ev. There she meets Tiktok, a wind up mechanical man, a talking chicken, Billina, and Ozma, the girl ruler of Oz who is leading a quest to rescue the royal family of Ev from their captivity by the Nome King. Dorothy is also reunited with her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Together the adventurers travel to the Nome King's underground kingdom and have many exciting adventures before returning to Oz, and for Dorothy, eventual return to her family in the 'civilized' world.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:10:51) Chapter 02

(00:23:47) Chapter 03

(00:35:21) Chapter 04

(00:49:13) Chapter 05

(01:02:18) Chapter 06

(01:27:03) Chapter 07

(01:41:57) Chapter 08

(01:52:17) Chapter 09

(02:05:47) Chapter 10

(02:20:06) Chapter 11

(02:39:26) Chapter 12

(02:46:30) Chapter 13

(02:55:41) Chapter 14

(03:08:39) Chapter 15

(03:17:34) Chapter 16

(03:28:02) Chapter 17

(03:38:44) Chapter 18

(03:49:07) Chapter 19

(03:56:23) Chapter 20

(04:05:05) Chapter 21

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Mary Louise in the Country by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [family] Feb 09, 2023

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Mary Louise in the Country by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: family

The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym, then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.

The books are concerned with adolescent girl detectives— a concept Baum had experimented with earlier, in The Daring Twins (1911) and Phoebe Daring (1912). The Bluebird series began with Mary Louise, originally written as a tribute to Baum's favorite sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. Baum's publisher, Reilly & Britton, rejected that manuscript, apparently judging the heroine too independent. Baum wrote a new version of the book; the original manuscript is lost.

The title character is Mary Louise Burrows.In this volume, Mary Louise and Gran'pa Jim take a house for the summer in a quiet place called Cragg's Crossing. There, they meet with any number of peculiar people - and one very peculiar mystery!!

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:12:02) Chapter 02

(00:20:25) Chapter 03

(00:32:45) Chapter 04

(00:43:54) Chapter 05

(00:49:34) Chapter 06

(01:04:25) Chapter 07

(01:16:35) Chapter 08

(01:31:16) Chapter 09

(01:40:43) Chapter 10

(01:51:08) Chapter 11

(01:58:35) Chapter 12

(02:07:46) Chapter 13

(02:16:46) Chapter 14

(02:28:12) Chapter 15

(02:36:25) Chapter 16

(02:42:24) Chapter 17

(02:55:12) Chapter 18

(03:06:19) Chapter 19

(03:16:20) Chapter 20

(03:29:02) Chapter 21

(03:36:50) Chapter 22

(03:46:39) Chapter 23

(04:00:02) Chapter 24

(04:07:35) Chapter 25

(04:17:22) Chapter 26

(04:22:49) Chapter 27

(04:29:53) Chapter 28

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Little Wizard Stories of Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy] Feb 09, 2023

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Little Wizard Stories of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

The 'Little Wizard Stories of Oz' are six short stories written by L. Frank Baum in 1913. By all accounts, Baum intended to finish the Oz series with 'The Emerald City of Oz,' published in 1910. Following that, he attempted to write non-Oz books, publishing 'The Sea Fairies' in 1911 and 'Sky Island' in 1912. But, (as Baum himself laments in the prefaces of many of his Oz books,) his 'little tyrants' were only interested in hearing more Oz stories. So in 1913, he returned to writing about Oz, putting out both The 'Little Wizard Stories' and 'The Patchwork Girl of Oz' that year.

The Little Wizard Stories were geared toward younger children and were originally published separately, 'similar in style to today's Little Golden Books.' The next year, they were published together as one volume.

Each Little Wizard Story revolves around the adventures of two famous Oz characters, and their humorous adventures in and around the land of Oz.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:12:04) Chapter 02

(00:24:09) Chapter 03

(00:36:05) Chapter 04

(00:47:50) Chapter 05

(00:59:16) Chapter 06

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