Classics for Ages 8–11
Imagination, friendship, and first adventures. 12 books · Introductory.
Modern · Children’s fantasy
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum. A canonical or canon-adjacent work by L. Frank Baum examining home, courage, imagination; included to broaden the catalog’s historical, literary, or intellectual coverage.
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- Date
- 1900
- Origin
- United States
- Era
- Modern
- Genre
- Children’s fantasy
- Canon tier
- Expanded canon
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Length
- Medium
- Collection
- The Western Canon
Subjects and themes
Why it matters
A canonical or canon-adjacent work by L. Frank Baum examining home, courage, imagination; included to broaden the catalog’s historical, literary, or intellectual coverage.
This work is included on the basis of expanded synthesis: bloom / great books / modern library / revised canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.
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