Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Dorothy returns to Oz during a storm only to find that the magical kingdom has been conquered by the evil Nome King and Mombi the Witch, and she sets out with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and other new friends to find the rightful ruler.
Is Return to Oz appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Dorothy and her friends face an evil king and witch who have conquered Oz. Contains mild fantasy peril and scary imagery (witch, evil king) but remains appropriate for middle grade readers with hopeful themes of friendship and courage.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and dark magic.
Who'll love this
Kids who love classic adventure stories will enjoy Dorothy's quest to save Oz with beloved characters like the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion.