Frightening scenes2/5
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The invading allies, especially the Phanfasms and Growleywogs, have menacing designs, and the threat of invasion creates mild suspense.
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The Emerald City of Oz
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This book is recommended for ages 9+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.
Ages 9+Book 6 · OzSource checked
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Recommended age9+
Strongest cautions
- Frightening scenes2/5
- Violence2/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity5/5
- Good role models4/5
- Kindness & empathy4/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
- Which choice in The Emerald City of Oz would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in The Emerald City of Oz, and what caused that change?
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