Handy Mandy and the Jewels of Munchkenny-Background Information
Handy Mandy and Nox the Ox were introduced in Handy Mandy in Oz. When I read a short story by Ruth Plumly Thompson, entitled "Seeress of Saucerville," I was struck by the resemblance between Handy Mandy and Sally the Seeress. This tale tells of the reason for this similarity. It also introduces the Three Jewels of Munchkenny, given so long ago to the original King of the Munchkins by the legendary wizard Wam, but later stolen by his perennial enemy Wunchie. The Jewels would later play a part in the tale of Prince Trelnor, and will become even more prominent in the story of "The Golden Hammer," if I ever get around to finishing it.
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