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Cover of The Scarecrow of Oz

The Scarecrow of Oz

L. Frank Baum (1915)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingG
Pages141 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8
Goodreads3.76/5 (7151)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipHappy EndingHeartwarmingQuest

Hero archetypes

Captain / Sailor

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Tropes

Portal FantasyQuestFound FamilyFish out of WaterMentor FigureComing of AgeFaeFellowship

Themes

FriendshipCourageLoyaltyLove Conquers AllGood vs EvilAdventureBreaking Curses

Synopsis

The adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill take them to Oz where they help solve the problem of Pom, whose truelove's heart has been turned to ice by witches.

Tags

Classic FantasyPortal FantasyAmericana