L. Frank Baum 
Ozma of Oz 

Ozma of Oz is the third book in L. Frank Baum’s "Oz" series, and it continues the adventures of Dorothy Gale in the magical land of Oz. In this story, Dorothy is sailing to Australia with her Uncle Henry when they are caught in a storm and Dorothy is thrown overboard. She washes up on the shore of the Land of Ev, where she meets a new friend, Billina, a talking hen. Together, they set out to explore this strange new land. Dorothy soon learns that the Land of Ev is ruled by the evil Nome King, who has imprisoned the royal family of Ev and is planning to conquer the Land of Oz. With the help of new friends, such as the mechanical man Tik-Tok and the cowardly lion, Dorothy sets out to rescue the royal family and save Oz from the Nome King’s clutches. The journey is full of danger, including encounters with ferocious monsters and treacherous villains. But with her courage and determination, Dorothy perseveres and ultimately triumphs over the Nome King. "Ozma of Oz" is a beloved classic of children’s literature, full of whimsy, adventure, and heart. Baum’s imaginative descriptions of the Land of Ev and the Land of Oz, as well as the characters who inhabit them, continue to captivate readers of all ages.