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L. Frank Baum's the wonderful wizard of Oz

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Rob M. Worley; L. Frank Baum · 2007

Is L. Frank Baum's the wonderful wizard of Oz appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for L. Frank Baum's the wonderful wizard of Oz by Rob M. Worley; L. Frank Baum. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 5/5 · Courage & resilience 4/5
Recommendation4.3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 4.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The Wicked Witch of the West melts and dies, which is a key part of the plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The Wicked Witch, flying monkeys, dangerous journeys, and frightening creatures create recurring fantasy suspense.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild fantasy battles, such as the Winkies fighting or the Wicked Witch's threats, but it is not graphic.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face frightening situations and powerful enemies while protecting friends and pursuing a safe return home.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative world of Oz, inventive creatures, magical settings, and problem-solving strongly encourage fantasy play and creative thinking.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

While a classic, the cast features a diverse array of unique, non-human entities that challenge traditional notions of identity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides exposure to a classic work of American literature through a visual medium.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Companionship, helping others, empathy, and loyalty are central to the group's journey and relationships.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes emphasize friendship, perseverance, self-belief, compassion, and recognizing that desired qualities may already be within oneself.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Dorothy and her companions persist through danger, support one another, and use courage and ingenuity to solve problems.

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