The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk
Golden Books
The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Golden Books
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a twister could whisk you away to a magical land full of surprises and new friends? Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel to the dazzling Emerald City. But will they find the courage, heart, and brains they need before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This adaptation of the classic 1939 movie 'The Wizard of Oz' is perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8. It retells Dorothy’s adventure in the magical land of Oz with colorful stills from the film, supporting literacy and imagination. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
Why we rated The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk 7C
The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk is written at a Level 2 reading level across 42 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Wizard Of Oz Movie Stybk explores fantasy, friendship, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780307158482
- Pages
- 42
- Publisher
- Golden Press
- Published
- June 1, 1989
- Type
- Fiction