Queen Zixi of Ix: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Queen Zixi of Ix, credited to L. Frank Baum, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of Queen Zixi of Ix by L. Frank Baum. Read in English by volunteer readers. Fairy Queen Lulea and her merry band, in a quest to relieve themselves of boredom, decide to create a new magical amusement. They weave a beautiful magic cloak that grants its wearer a single wish. The Queen tells a fellow fairy to give the cloak to the most unhappy mortal she happens to meet. She hands it over to the sister of Noland's new king, recently coronated and still trying to figure out how to rule. The witch-queen of Ix, taking notice of the cloak and Noland's power struggles, hatches a plan steal the cloak and become even more powerful (possibly taking over Noland in the process)! Will the new royals withstand her attempts? Published in 1909, this novel, though not an official part of the Oz canon, takes place in Ix and Noland, Oz's bordering countries. Baum also considered it to be his best work. It was also adapted into a now-fragmented silent film in 1914. - Summary by Mary Kay

Recording facts

• Recording title: Queen Zixi of Ix
• Author credits: L. Frank Baum
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 25
• Listed recording duration: 3:53:54

Catalogue topics

• Oz
• thief
• princess
• magic
• fairy tale
• fairy
• theft
• witch

Opening tracks: first 24 of 25

1. 01 - Chapter I. The Weaving of the Magic Cloak. — 12:09
2. 02 - Chapter II. The Book of Laws. — 8:44
3. 03 - Chapter III. The Gift of the Magic Cloak. — 9:27
4. 04 - Chapter IV. King Bud of Noland. — 7:18
5. 05 - Chapter V. Princess Fluff. — 9:55
6. 06 - Chapter VI. Bud Dispenses Justice. — 12:01
7. 07 - Chapter VII. The Wings of Aunt Rivette. — 8:24
8. 08 - Chapter VIII. The Royal Reception. — 11:21
9. 09 - Chapter IX. Jikki has a Wish Granted. — 9:54
10. 10 - Chapter X. The Counselors Wear the Magic Cloak. — 13:56
11. 11 - Chapter XI. The Witch-Queen. — 9:33
12. 12 - Chapter XII. Zixi Disguises Herself. — 7:42
13. 13 - Chapter XIII. Tullydub Rescues the Kingdom. — 12:37
14. 14 - Chapter XIV. The Rout of the Army of Ix. — 5:06
15. 15 - Chapter XV. The Theft of the Magic Cloak. — 14:47
16. 16 - Chapter XVI. The Plain Above the Clouds. — 6:25
17. 17 - Chapter XVII. The Descent of the Roly-Rogues. — 6:24
18. 18 - Chapter XVIII. The Conquest of Noland. — 9:35
19. 19 - Chapter XIX. The Bravery of Aunt Rivette. — 7:22
20. 20 - Chapter XX. In the Palace of the Witch-Queen. — 8:29
21. 21 - Chapter XXI. The Search for the Magic Cloak. — 14:53
22. 22 - Chapter XXII. Ruffles Carries the Silver Vial. — 6:41
23. 23 - Chapter XXIII. The Destruction of the Monsters. — 7:53
24. 24 - Chapter XXIV. The Sailorman's Return. — 8:41

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