Ozma of Oz · Character
Wheelers
Strange creatures with wheels instead of hands and feet who serve the Nome King.
minor
Also known as Wheeler, the Wheeler, This Wheeler, The Wheeler, the Wheelers, The Wheelers
First appearance: Letters in the Sand
Wheelers's tie to Dorothy Gale is one of the pressures that moves Ozma of Oz—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A race of creatures with wheels instead of hands and feet; they chase Dorothy and Billina for picking from the trees and surround the hill.
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With Dorothy Gale (rivalry): The Wheelers are hostile, chattering creatures who harass Dorothy and her companions during their journey. With Dorothy Gale (rivalry): The Wheelers are hostile, chattering creatures who…
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See Wheelers in Letters in the SandCharacter Web
11 connectionsA slice of how Wheelers sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Main Quest Allies
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological low point where hope collapses: t…
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- Dorothy Gale
rivalry · negative
The Wheelers are hostile, chattering creatures who harass Dorothy and her companions… How this plays out →
- Dorothy Gale
rivalry · negative
The Wheelers are hostile, chattering creatures who harass Dorothy and her companions… How this plays out →
- Dorothy Gale
rivalry · negative
The Wheelers are hostile, chattering creatures who harass Dorothy and her companions… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Wheelers in Letters in the SandIn the story
Wheelers appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Wheelers in Letters in the Sand