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Merry go round in Oz cover
Children · Ages 8–12

Merry go round in Oz

by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1963

A young girl named Dorothy is transported to the magical land of Oz and must find her way home.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this classic Oz story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and some cartoonish threats occur in Oz.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in Oz.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this magical Oz tale.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the land of Oz.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are explored in Oz.

Scary / Disturbing15

Some slightly unsettling creatures and situations appear in Oz.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic and witches are central to the plot and characters in Oz.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the land of Oz.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is primarily fantastical, not promoting a specific non-Christian view.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present in Oz.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Dorothy shows courage in facing challenges in Oz.

Faith & Hope0

Faith in God or Christian principles is absent in Oz.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and loyalty are shown between characters in Oz.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present in Oz.

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