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The Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum (1956)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.95

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipQuest

Synopsis

Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers. Come adventure with Dorothy and her three friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, as they follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City for an audience with the Great Oz, the mightiest Wizard in the land, and the only one that can return Dorothy to her home in Kansas.

Is The Wizard of Oz appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A timeless classic with gentle peril and mild fantasy violence (witches, flying monkeys). Dorothy's journey emphasizes friendship, courage, and discovering inner strength. No concerning content for young readers.

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 quirky friends down the Yellow Brick Road on a magical quest full of wonder and adventure.

Tags

Classic LiteratureWhimsical FantasyAdventure