Rinkitink in Oz
by L. Frank Baum · Oz series series · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Prince Inga of Pingaree has a happy island home until danger arrives and his parents are taken away. With the cheerful King Rinkitink, a talking goat, and some magical pearls, Inga sets out on a brave rescue adventure.
Key vocabulary
A prince is the son of a king or queen. He may help lead a kingdom one day.
A kingdom is a land ruled by a king or queen. It can be big like a country or small like an island.
An island is land with water all around it. Some islands are tiny, and some are huge.
A palace is a grand home where a king, queen, or royal family lives.
To rescue someone means to save them from danger or trouble.
Enchanted means touched by magic. An enchanted thing might do something surprising.
Courage means being brave even when something feels hard or scary.
A voyage is a long trip, usually by sea. Sailors go on voyages in ships.