The Wizard of Oz
by Gail Herman
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Dorothy Gale is swept away from her Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz. She embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to find a way home, making friends along the way.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The Wicked Witch of the West is a menacing antagonist.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys can be scary.
Witchcraft and magical elements are central to the plot of Oz.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDorothy shows courage in facing the Wicked Witch and her challenges.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Dorothy's friendships with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion are loving.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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