The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum · Oz series, Book 1 series · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Dorothy lives on a gray Kansas farm with her dog, Toto, until a powerful cyclone carries them to the magical Land of Oz. To find her way home, Dorothy is told to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and ask the mysterious Wizard for help.
Key vocabulary
A cyclone is a very strong, spinning storm with powerful winds.
A prairie is a wide, open grassy land with few trees.
Munchkins are the small, friendly people Dorothy meets in the Land of Oz.
Wicked means very bad or mean on purpose.
Enchanted means magical, or changed by magic.
An emerald is a bright green jewel. In the story, the Emerald City shines with a beautiful green color.
A journey is a trip from one place to another, often with adventures along the way.
Courage means being brave, even when something feels scary or hard.