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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Ages 8–13
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$2849
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1909 · Est. 5.5 hour read
The Road to Oz
By L. Frank Baum, John R. Neill (Illustrator)
Part of the Oz series
Dorothy and friends journey through magical lands to reach the Emerald City, facing whimsical dangers and new allies.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 13,771 ratings
267 pages· 38,406 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dorothy and Toto embark on a magical journey to help the Shaggy Man, joined by Button-Bright and Polychrome. They traverse talking beast cities, the Deadly Desert, and the Truth Pond, encountering quirky characters like King Dox and the Scoodlers. Old friends like the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow join them as they race to reach the Emerald City for Princess Ozma's birthday. Will they overcome the magical challenges and reach their destination in time?
From the publisher
Book 5 of L. Frank Baum’s immortal OZ series, in whcih Dorothy and the Shaggy Man inexplicably find themselves in Oz, where they meet Polychrome, the abandoned daughter of the Rainbow, and a host of others on their way to Ozma’s lavish birthday party.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 267
- Words
- 38,406
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~1052L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.2
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 53962
Publication
- Published
- April 24, 1991
- First published
- January 1, 1909
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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