
CHAPTER ONE - SIR HOKUS PLANS A QUEST
CHAPTER TWO - THE KNIGHT'S FIRST ADVENTURE
CHAPTER THREE - QUEEN MARCIA OF MARSHLAND
CHAPTER FOUR - PLOPPA AND SIR HOKUS ESCAPE
CHAPTER FIVE - CONCERNING A CAMEL
CHAPTER SIX - TUZZLE AT THE COURT OF OZ
CHAPTER SEVEN - THE CRUISE OF THE SKYROCKET
CHAPTER EIGHT - A GOLDEN PRINCESS
CHAPTER NINE - SIR HOKUS MEETS AN OLD FRIEND
CHAPTER TEN - THE DESERTED CITY
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.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (243K characters)
Release date
2026-05-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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