The Yellow Knight of Oz

audiobook

The Yellow Knight of Oz

by Ruth Plumly Thompson

EN·~4 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

CHAPTER ONE - SIR HOKUS PLANS A QUEST

11:37

CHAPTER TWO - THE KNIGHT'S FIRST ADVENTURE

12:49

CHAPTER THREE - QUEEN MARCIA OF MARSHLAND

11:30

CHAPTER FOUR - PLOPPA AND SIR HOKUS ESCAPE

7:03

CHAPTER FIVE - CONCERNING A CAMEL

12:08

CHAPTER SIX - TUZZLE AT THE COURT OF OZ

9:12

CHAPTER SEVEN - THE CRUISE OF THE SKYROCKET

16:18

CHAPTER EIGHT - A GOLDEN PRINCESS

15:32

CHAPTER NINE - SIR HOKUS MEETS AN OLD FRIEND

11:29

CHAPTER TEN - THE DESERTED CITY

14:35

Description

In the sparkling heart of the Emerald City, Sir Hokus of Pokes suddenly declares his intention to embark on a quest, gathering an eccentric troupe that includes the Patchwork Girl, Dorothy from Kansas, and a handful of companions. Their lively planning turns the palace corridors into a stage for jokes, unfinished dresses, and a reluctant mule, setting a humorous tone that hints at friendship and the mishaps of any grand expedition. As the news spreads through the glittering streets, each resident—from the clanking soldier with green whiskers to the tinkering machine man—begins to imagine what wonders—or troubles—the Good Knight might encounter.

Oz itself radiates a carefree magic, where queens play rope‑skip and courtiers engage in croquet after tea, creating a backdrop of unbridled joy and endless possibility. Within this bright kingdom, the young girls who have long called it home find themselves drawn once more into the swirl of adventure, their curiosity matching Sir Hokus’s own hesitant bravery. Listeners are invited to join the merry preparation, feeling the buzz of anticipation before the journey truly begins.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (243K characters)

Release date

2026-05-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ruth Plumly Thompson

Ruth Plumly Thompson

1893–1976

Best known for carrying the Oz series forward after L. Frank Baum, this prolific children's writer brought a brisk, playful energy to the magical land and helped keep it alive for a new generation of readers.

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