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Children · Ages 8–12

The Purple Prince of Oz

by Ruth Plumly Thompson

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1932

Dorothy and her friends journey through Oz to find the missing Prince of the Winkies, facing various magical creatures and challenges.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

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 cartoonish conflict occur between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in Oz.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this whimsical fantasy world.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the land of Oz.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing15

Some slightly unsettling magical creatures might appear.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Magic and fantastical elements are central to the Oz world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this classic tale.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The world operates on its own magical logic, not a Christian one.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show bravery in facing Oz's strange inhabitants.

Faith & Hope0

Faith in God or Christian principles is not a theme.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and loyalty are shown between the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent from this story.

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