The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Suggested Reading

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz What Do I Read Next?

Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) is a classic children's novel. Because of its highly imaginative story, its unusual characters, and its young heroine, it is often compared to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950) begins C. S. Lewis's series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This highly acclaimed series has been loved by children for generations and, like Baum's work, features children protagonists, wondrous settings and characters, a well-paced story, and subtle lessons along the way.

Treasure Island (1883), Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of piracy and adventure, presents a young hero facing dangerous and thrilling experiences. This classic is satisfying for readers interested in an exciting and suspenseful story with a young male protagonist.

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726) relates the curious journey of Gulliver as he passes through a series of strange lands populated with equally...
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