Read Time: 3hrs 30mins
Author: L. Frank Baum
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis: Dorothy Gale is swept from Kansas by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz, where her house kills the Wicked Witch of the East. Following the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard to help her return home, she befriends a Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, ultimately defeating the Wicked Witch of the West
Points of Interest: Magic, Fantasy, Journey
Who may like this book: Children who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and whimsical stories.
Dialogic Reading Prompts
- What do Dorothy and her friends each want, and why?
- Do you think they already had what they were looking for? Why or why not?
- How do the characters help each other along the journey?
- What would you do if you were traveling the Yellow Brick Road?
- Why is the Wizard different from what they expected?
- What does ‘home’ mean to Dorothy?
- Which character do you relate to the most? Why?
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