Pirates in Oz facts for kids
Pirates in Oz is an adventure book from 1931. It's the twenty-fifth book in the popular Oz series. Ruth Plumly Thompson wrote this story, and it was illustrated by John R. Neill. This book continues the magical tales of Oz, bringing new characters and exciting challenges.
Contents
The Story of Pirates in Oz
Peter's New Adventure
The story begins with a boy named Peter. He finds himself shipwrecked on a strange place called Octagon Isle. Peter has been to Oz before, and now he's on another big adventure. On the island, he meets King Ato, who has been left alone by his people. Peter also finds Captain Samuel Salt, a pirate captain whose crew has mutinied, meaning they rebelled against him.
Together, Peter, King Ato, and Captain Salt decide to sail the vast Nonestic Ocean. This ocean surrounds the continent where Oz and its neighboring countries are located. They face many challenges as they explore different islands.
Ruggedo's Return
Meanwhile, a familiar villain returns: Ruggedo. He used to be the Gnome King, but he lost his throne. In his last adventure, he was cursed and couldn't speak. Now, he's trying to make a living as a peddler.
Ruggedo sees an advertisement for a new king in the Land of Menankypoo. The people there are also mute, meaning they can't speak. They want a "dumb king," and Ruggedo fits the bill perfectly! While ruling Menankypoo, Ruggedo magically gets his voice back.
He then teams up with a powerful magician. Ruggedo also takes control of Captain Salt's rebellious pirates and King Ato's former subjects. He trains them into a strong army. Once again, Ruggedo plans to conquer the Land of Oz.
New Characters You'll Meet
This book introduces some memorable new characters. Besides Captain Salt, you'll meet Clocker. He's a clockwork man, but he's not always as reliable as Tik-Tok, another famous clockwork character from Oz.
Another fun character is Pigasus, a flying pig! Anyone who rides Pigasus is magically forced to speak in funny rhymes. Pigasus later appears in another Oz book called The Wishing Horse of Oz. Captain Salt and King Ato also return in their own adventure, Captain Salt in Oz.
