Queen Zixi of Ix


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(4.6 stars; 17 reviews)

Fairy Queen Lulea and her merry band, in a quest to relieve themselves of boredom, decide to create a new magical amusement. They weave a beautiful magic cloak that grants its wearer a single wish. The Queen tells a fellow fairy to give the cloak to the most unhappy mortal she happens to meet. She hands it over to the sister of Noland's new king, recently coronated and still trying to figure out how to rule. The witch-queen of Ix, taking notice of the cloak and Noland's power struggles, hatches a plan steal the cloak and become even more powerful (possibly taking over Noland in the process)! Will the new royals withstand her attempts?

Published in 1909, this novel, though not an official part of the Oz canon, takes place in Ix and Noland, Oz's bordering countries. Baum also considered it to be his best work. It was also adapted into a now-fragmented silent film in 1914. - Summary by Mary Kay (3 hr 53 min)

Chapters

Chapter I. The Weaving of the Magic Cloak. 12:09 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter II. The Book of Laws. 8:44 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter III. The Gift of the Magic Cloak. 9:27 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter IV. King Bud of Noland. 7:18 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter V. Princess Fluff. 9:55 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter VI. Bud Dispenses Justice. 12:01 Read by Andy Harrington
Chapter VII. The Wings of Aunt Rivette. 8:24 Read by Andy Harrington
Chapter VIII. The Royal Reception. 11:21 Read by Andy Harrington
Chapter IX. Jikki has a Wish Granted. 9:54 Read by Andy Harrington
Chapter X. The Counselors Wear the Magic Cloak. 13:56 Read by Amelia Chesley
Chapter XI. The Witch-Queen. 9:33 Read by rosalinger
Chapter XII. Zixi Disguises Herself. 7:42 Read by rosalinger
Chapter XIII. Tullydub Rescues the Kingdom. 12:37 Read by Jason in Panama
Chapter XIV. The Rout of the Army of Ix. 5:06 Read by Jason in Panama
Chapter XV. The Theft of the Magic Cloak. 14:47 Read by Jason in Panama
Chapter XVI. The Plain Above the Clouds. 6:25 Read by Jason in Panama
Chapter XVII. The Descent of the Roly-Rogues. 6:24 Read by Devorah Allen
Chapter XVIII. The Conquest of Noland. 9:35 Read by Devorah Allen
Chapter XIX. The Bravery of Aunt Rivette. 7:22 Read by Devorah Allen
Chapter XX. In the Palace of the Witch-Queen. 8:29 Read by BettyB
Chapter XXI. The Search for the Magic Cloak. 14:53 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter XXII. Ruffles Carries the Silver Vial. 6:41 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter XXIII. The Destruction of the Monsters. 7:53 Read by BettyB
Chapter XXIV. The Sailorman's Return. 8:41 Read by BettyB
Chapter XXV. The Fairy-Queen. 4:37 Read by BettyB

Reviews

An amazing oz book


(5 stars)

Though many people believe this to be junk, it is,one of my favorite books.