Mister Tinker in Oz facts for kids
Mr. Tinker in Oz by James Howe
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| Author | James Howe |
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| Illustrator | David Rose |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy/Children's novel |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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1985 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 64 pp |
| ISBN | 0-394-97038-1 |
| OCLC | 11044733 |
| LC Class | PZ7.H83727 Mi 1985 |
Mister Tinker in Oz is a children's fantasy novel written by James Howe. It was published in 1985 by Random House. This book tells a new story about Dorothy and her adventures in the magical Land of Oz.
The story features an inventor named Mr. Tinker. He is known for creating Tik-Tok, a famous clockwork man from Oz. This book is not part of the main Oz series written by L. Frank Baum. Instead, it offers a fresh and exciting adventure for young readers.
Contents
Exploring the Story: Plot Summary
This section explains what happens in the book, Mister Tinker in Oz. It follows Dorothy and Mr. Tinker on their unexpected journey.
Meeting Mr. Tinker in Kansas
The adventure begins one night in Kansas. Dorothy Gale, who has visited Oz before, meets a special inventor. His name is Ezra P. Tinker. He is the clever mind behind Tik-Tok the clockwork man.
Mr. Tinker shares some surprising news with Dorothy. He tells her that Tik-Tok's thousand-year guarantee has just run out! This means they might need to check on Tik-Tok in Oz.
Journeying Back to Oz
To return to Oz, Mr. Tinker uses his amazing invention. It is called a "speckoscope." This device helps them travel to the magical land. They also get help from a character named Julius Quickscissors.
Their journey is full of interesting encounters. They meet a group of tiny babies. These babies are known as the Widdlebits.
Overcoming Challenges in Oz
Dorothy and Mr. Tinker must cross a difficult area. It is a wide, deep "bottomless swamp." They work together to get through this tricky part of Oz.
Finally, they reach the famous Emerald City. This is the capital of Oz, known for its green buildings. Once they arrive, Dorothy is able to find a way to return home to Kansas once again.
