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Synopsis
"Holey cheese! When a terrible tornado blows through Dorothy's hometown in Kansas, she and her little dog, Toto, are carried away to a magical land called Oz. There, she meets the talking Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Dorothy and her new friends set out on a fabumouse adventure down the cheddar-colored yellow brick road. Will they meet the mysterious Wizard of Oz? And will Dorothy ever find her way home?"--Back cover.
Is The wonderful wizard of Oz appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
This is a lighthearted retelling of The Wizard of Oz with mild peril (tornado, encounters with a wicked witch) and playful humor. The violence is very mild and age-appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Dorothy and her quirky friends on a magical adventure full of talking animals, colorful settings, and friendship.