Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19)
Ruth Plumly Thompson
Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ruth Plumly Thompson
The text is written at a 6th 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 lost king ruled a magical land hidden beneath the surface? Imagine a lively boy named Snip, a clever goose, and a wicked witch all searching for a secret ruler while amazing creatures and magical adventures spring to life. But when a mysterious motion picture dummy claims the throne, will the true king ever be found?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel continues the beloved Oz series with a new adventure involving a wicked witch, magical creatures, and a quest to find the Lost King of Oz. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends whimsy with mild peril, including themes of bravery and friendship. Parents should note the story includes fantasy magic and some suspenseful moments but remains lighthearted and imaginative.
Why we rated Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19) 11LE
Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 252 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19) as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Lost King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 19) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, magic, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780345315885
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Del Rey
- Published
- May 12, 1985
- Type
- Fiction