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This story begins on March 17th.
Dorothy and the Mushroom Queen
This story by Eric Shanower appeared in Oz-Story 2 under the pseudonym, Janet Deschman, and has since been reprinted in The Salt Sorcerer of Oz and Other Stories.
Internal evidence indicates this story takes place in the summer.
Internal evidence indicates this story takes place in the summer.
Note: Other than the premise, in which Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman visit the United States, this is an original story by Martin Gardener which bears no resemblance to the 1904 newspaper strips written by L. Frank Baum that were re-edited and illustrated (twice) under the name, The Visitors from Oz. For more information on that title, click here.
Internal evidence indicates this story takes place in the fall. Note that some major changes occur to the Tin Woodman.
Pivotal novel that explains the many alternate visions, parallel histories and paradoxes in Oz.
Note: For a possible history for the Phanfasms, see Appendix D or click here.
The Marvelous Menagerie: A Centennial Oz Story in 100 Haikus
An Oz Cliffhanger, Part I and II
Dearest Mother: The Last Letters of the Slave of the Magic Dinner Bell
Accessible through the Yahoo E-groups file for Nonestica (you must join this e-group -- which is free -- in order to view these files), this short wrap-up was written by the author for the fans.
Note: Story takes place at the beginning of summer.
The first in a new series of Oz books by a major publisher (HarperCollins) that is also for the first time approved by the Baum Trust. Continuity note: The Golden Cap has been at Glinda's palace. For placement notes see Trouble Under Oz below.
Note: Story takes place at the end of summer.
Sherwood Smith's new series is clearly written to take place in modern times. However, certain story elements seem to indicate that these stories should be set prior to 1977. The protagonists Dori, Inga and Rik visit the the land of Mangaboos and it is clear that the plant creatures have not yet been fully transformed by Zim into the good-hearted beings they're to later become (as depicted in Melody Grandy's Seven Blue Mountains of Oz, volume 1) although it may be said Zim's experiments were well under way as the Mangaboos had been tolerating the Merfolk passing through their realm (albeit just barely and under restrictions). The Mangaboo transformation was not fully completed until 1977 when Zim was free to dedicate his time to a wholly new project. In the decades prior to that time, there had been "lengthy and diverse experiments" (SBMv1, p.274) upon the Mangaboos with varying degrees of results. However, due to Trouble's passing references to video games and home videos, the earliest date it and its predecessor The Emerald Wand of Oz could reasonably take place is 1976 (although one could make an argument for 1975.) That said, Nathan Mulac DeHoff pointed out that the use of cell-phones must date this story later, and came up with a much better retcon that I believe makes more sense and keeps the story in the time-period in which the author intended it. Apparently, what must have occurred is that a previously unaccounted for faction of emotionless Mangaboos who'd escaped Zim's experiments re-conquered the realm. More than likely, Zim must have returned some years later to help turn these Mangaboos into less dangerous creatures as he had the others before them.
There is a continuity error which the author makes on page 21 which appears to indicate that no one knew what became of Ruggedo after he drank of the Fountain of Oblivion the second time (which occurred in The Magic of Oz in 1917.) This is completely at odds with Ruggedo's very notable appearances in several of Ruth Plumly Thompson's books, not to mention many of the later additions to the saga. Thus, we must chalk that sentence up to "Historian error," a possibility that the author herself admits could occur in the forward to Trouble. Otherwise, the characterization of Kaliko and the appearance of the Phanfasms (see Appendix D for a partial history of that race) are consistent with the stories on the Royal Timeline of Oz.
How to Go to the Winkie Convention
Note: Excellent fix to the dilemma of the Nome King's puzzling six-hour trip through the underground tunnel in Emerald City of Oz. Also, mention should be made that, as per Ork in Oz and Shaggy Man of Oz, there are other beings that live below ground in the intersecting tunnels and passageways. It can be assured that Ozma only filled up the one tunnel from the Nome Kingdom to the Emerald City, without causing any harm or disturbance to the residences and occupants in the adjoining tunnels and caverns.
Note: Slightly expanded hardcover version of the tale from Oziana 2003 (below.) Available here.
Oziana 2003
Oziana 2005
Note: The Computer Wizard tales may or may not be actual historical events. The author has left it up to you, the reader, to decide.
A Computer Wizard Makes a Comeback
Note: The Computer Wizard tales may or may not be actual historical events. The author has left it up to you, the reader, to decide.
Lurline and the White Ravens of Oz (a myth)
Note: This beautifully composed poem represents an Ozian myth. The factual origin of Oz was discovered by Dorothy in the Great Book of Records in the story The Witch Queen of Oz.
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