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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

L. Frank Baum (1908)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages134 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age6
Goodreads3.72/5 (15458)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyHeartwarmingQuest

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Fellowship

Tropes

Portal FantasyFellowshipQuestFish out of WaterSecondary WorldMentor FigureRoad Trip

Themes

AdventureFriendshipCourageDiscoveryChildhood WonderHome and Belonging

Synopsis

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the fourth book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue to spill over from her first fateful adventure.

Is Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A classic children's fantasy adventure with gentle peril and whimsical characters. Dorothy's journey through magical lands emphasizes friendship, courage, and problem-solving with no objectionable content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Dorothy and her friends through magical lands filled with strange creatures and exciting adventures.

Tags

Classic FantasyChildren's LiteratureAdventure FantasyPortal Fantasy