What reading level is Wizard of Oz?

Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wizard of Oz appropriate for?

Wizard of Oz is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Wizard of Oz?

Wizard of Oz is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Wizard of Oz have any content warnings?

Wizard of Oz has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wizard of Oz?

Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is 204 pages.

Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

Wizard of Oz

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Frank Baum

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

The whirling sound of the cyclone fills the air, mixing with the scent of wildflowers and fresh rain. Suddenly, everything changes—Dorothy lands in a strange, colorful land where the ground feels soft beneath her feet and the sky glows with magic. Now, she must find the mysterious wizard to help her journey back home, but the path is full of surprises and new friends.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This classic fantasy follows Dorothy as a cyclone transports her to the magical land of Oz. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and adventure as Dorothy seeks the wizard to return home. The book contains mild peril and fantasy elements typical for middle-grade readers.