Characters in Roverandom

Roverandom

A real dog turned into a toy by a wizard, who must travel to the moon and the ocean floor to break his curse -- the story was told to comfort Tolkien's son after losing a toy dog.

Also in Tales from the Perilous Realm

Artaxerxes

The bad-tempered wizard who transforms Roverandom as a petty act of irritation, setting the plot in motion.

The Man in the Moon

A whimsical figure who befriends Roverandom during his lunar adventure and provides magical assistance.