What reading level is Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz?

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz appropriate for?

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz?

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is fiction — Fiction.

Does Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz have any content warnings?

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz?

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum is 112 pages.

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

L. Frank Baum

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Frank Baum

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a simple tornado could whisk you away to a world full of magical creatures and strange adventures? Imagine Dorothy and her friends facing new challenges in the Land of Oz, where every step holds a surprise. But when danger looms, can they find their way back home before it’s too late?

Themes

FantasyAdventure FriendshipFairy TalesFolklore & Mythology

Quick Assessment

This classic fantasy novel follows Dorothy's continued adventures in the magical Land of Oz. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it combines elements of folklore and imaginative storytelling with light peril that is typical for middle-grade fantasy. Parents should note the story’s themes of friendship, bravery, and problem-solving within a fantastical setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

112 pages

ISBN: 9781603127523
Pages: 112
Publisher: Aegypan
Published: August 1, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

FantasyScience FictionFairy Tales, Folklore & MythologyFiction : Fairy Tales, Folklore & MythologyFairy TalesOzClassic LiteratureFantasy FictionDorothy GaleComic Books, StripsComics & Graphic Novels, FantasyCaliforniaEarthquakesWizardsLiterature and Fiction

People

Dorothy Gale (Fictitious character)