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Cover of The Magic of Oz

The Magic of Oz

L. Frank Baum (1919)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingG
Pages122 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age6
Goodreads3.88/5 (6556)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Revenge

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestHappy EndingHumor

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

QuestVillain RedemptionFellowshipSecondary WorldSoft Magic SystemCourt IntrigueComing of Age

Themes

Good vs EvilFriendshipMagic and ResponsibilityLoyaltyAdventure

Synopsis

A young citizen of Oz who learns an important magic word falls prey to the wickedness of the Nomes' ex-king who wants to destroy Dorothy, the Wizard, and Princess Ozma.

Tags

Classic LiteratureChildren's FantasyWhimsicalQuest Adventure