Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

Queen Zixi of Ix; or, the Story of the Magic Cloak

In this whimsical classic fantasy, Queen Lulea and her fairies weave a magic cloak that grants one wish to each rightful wearer. Sent to Noland after the old king’s death, the cloak moves through a palace full of confusion, comic mistakes, and competing ambitions. Queen Zixi of Ix tries to seize its power, while the wishes it grants sometimes help and sometimes cause trouble. At last, the fairy queen reclaims the cloak, undoes the careless wishes, and gives Bud one final chance to become a wise and beloved king. The result is a playful tale of magic, consequences, and a happier future for the kingdom.