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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A Kansas farm girl is swept by a cyclone to the land of Oz. To get home she must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, collecting a scarecrow, a tin woodman and a lion along the way.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1900
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Format
- Book 1 of 14 in Oz
Read this if you want a short, quick, imaginative classic that differs a lot from the famous film.
Skip this if you want something with emotional depth or complex plotting, as it is a simple, episodic children's story.
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Quick answers about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- What is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz about?
- A Kansas farm girl is swept by a cyclone to the land of Oz. To get home she must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, collecting a scarecrow, a tin woodman and a lion along the way.
- Who should read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
- Read it if you want a short, quick, imaginative classic that differs a lot from the famous film. Skip it if you want something with emotional depth or complex plotting, as it is a simple, episodic children's story.
- How long and how fast is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 176 pages, first published in 1900.
- Does The Wonderful Wizard of Oz have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence.
- Can I borrow The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter Pan.
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