Dorothy Gale

Ozma

Dorothy and Ozma are close friends and allies, with Ozma often guiding and protecting Dorothy during her adventures.

Billina

Billina, a talking hen, is Dorothy's loyal companion and witty sidekick throughout the journey.

Nome King

Dorothy directly opposes the Nome King's plans, often outsmarting him and thwarting his evil schemes.

Scarecrow

Dorothy and the Scarecrow share a warm, enduring friendship, with the Scarecrow offering wisdom and support.

Uncle Henry

Uncle Henry is Dorothy's loving guardian and family member, though he is mostly absent from her Oz adventures.

Princess Langwidere

Dorothy clashes with the vain Princess Langwidere, who tries to steal Dorothy's head for her collection.

Queen of Ev

Dorothy sympathizes with the Queen of Ev and helps rescue her and her family from captivity.

Wheelers

The Wheelers are hostile, chattering creatures who harass Dorothy and her companions during their journey.

Cowardly Lion

The Cowardly Lion is Dorothy's loyal friend and protector, despite his own fears.

Hungry Tiger

The Hungry Tiger, despite his appetite, is a gentle friend to Dorothy and part of her traveling group.

Billina

Billina, a talking hen, is Dorothy's loyal companion and witty sidekick throughout the journey.

Ozma

Dorothy and Ozma are close friends and allies, with Ozma often guiding and protecting Dorothy during her adventures.

Dedication

The dedication is especially addressed to readers named Dorothy, referencing the protagonist.

Author's Note

Mentioned as a character readers want to hear more about.

Ozma of Oz

The protagonist who is swept overboard and leads the rescue mission in Ev.

The Girl in the Chicken-Coop

The protagonist, a little Kansas girl traveling to Australia with Uncle Henry, who is swept overboard during a storm and ends up adrift on a chicken-coop.

The Yellow Hen

Awakens in the coop, talks with Billina, lands on shore, and finds a golden key.

Letters in the Sand

Discovers the warning in the sand, picks lunch-boxes and dinner-pails from trees, and flees from the Wheelers to a rocky hill.

IV: Tiktok the Machine Man

Discovers the hidden path and rock door, unlocks it with the golden key, and winds up Tiktok, making him her servant.

Dorothy Opens the Dinner-Pail

Takes charge of the situation, rewinds Tiktok, eats her dinner, and learns about the Land of Ev and Oz.

The Heads of Langwidere

Refuses to give up her head to Princess Langwidere and is imprisoned in the North Tower.

VII: Ozma of Oz to the Rescue

Imprisoned in the tower by Princess Langwidere; she spots Ozma's rescue procession from the window and calls out to her friends.

VIII: The Hungry Tiger

Reunites with friends, retrieves Billina, and participates in the conference.

The Royal Family of Ev

Insists on joining the adventure, holds Billina in the chariot, and learns about Ozma's past.

The Giant with the Hammer

Holds Billina and rides the Hungry Tiger under the hammer; participates in the crossing.

The Nome King

Volunteers to plead with the Nome King and supports Ozma during the confrontation.

XII: The Eleven Guesses

Expresses dismay at Ozma's failure and offers to go next, but is persuaded to let the Tin Woodman go first.

XIII: The Nome King Laughs

Remains after others are transformed; eats cakes, drinks coffee, and worries about Billina before falling asleep.

XIV: Dorothy Tries to Be Brave

Enters the palace to make guesses, winds up Tiktok, and successfully rescues Prince Evring.

XV: Billina Frightens the Nome King

Successfully guesses one enchantment, rescues Prince Evring, and returns to the throne room.

The Scarecrow Wins the Fight

Watches the battle, holds Prince Evring's hand, and is protected by the Lion and Tiger.

The Fate of the Tin Woodman

Takes the magic belt from the Nome King, commands it to open passages and transform warriors, and leads the search for the Tin Woodman.

XIX: The King of Ev

Rides the Sawhorse with Prince Evring and is overjoyed to reunite with the Tin Woodman.

The Emerald City

Accepts Ozma's invitation to return to Oz; is made a Princess of Oz at the feast.

Dorothy's Magic Belt

Decides to return to Uncle Henry after seeing him in the magic picture; gives the magic belt to Ozma to preserve its power.