The Road to Oz
by L. Frank Baum · Oz series · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 8-11
Dorothy meets a cheerful wanderer called the Shaggy Man, and together they try to find the road to Butterfield. Their path soon turns magical, leading them toward Oz with new friends and surprising places along the way.
Key vocabulary
A wanderer is someone who travels from place to place without a fixed plan. They may enjoy exploring new roads.
Shaggy means messy, long, or untidy, often used for hair, fur, or clothing. A shaggy dog might look fluffy and wild.
Courteous means polite and kind to others. Saying “please” and “thank you” is courteous.
In older books, queer often means strange or unusual. It can describe something that feels surprising or different.
Marvelous means wonderful or amazing. A marvelous adventure can make your eyes grow wide.
A companion is someone who goes along with you. A friend on a journey is a companion.
Enormous means very, very big. An enormous pumpkin would be hard to carry!
A procession is a group of people moving together in a line, often for a special event. A parade is a kind of procession.