The Wizard of Oz
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
Dorothy Gale is swept away from her Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz by a cyclone.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in The Wizard of Oz.
Mild peril exists with the Wicked Witch and flying monkeys.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
Substance use is not depicted in this story.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The Wicked Witch and her monkeys can be mildly frightening.
Magic and witches are central to the plot of Oz.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this classic tale.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christian characters are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDorothy shows bravery facing the unknown in Oz.
Christian faith is not a focus in The Wizard of Oz.
Dorothy's love for her dog Toto is evident.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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