Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz vs The BFG: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy, Fiction
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the fourth book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue…
The BFG
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This book is a great book for all ages. It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'. He isn't like other giants, instead of going out to different countries to eat children he catches dreams.…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The BFG highest: The BFG 4.2 · Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz 3.7.
- The BFG has the widest readership — 539397 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz | The BFG | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (15695) | 4.2 (539397) |
| Hardcover | 3.3 (59) | 4.1 (530) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (19) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (305) | 4.5 (683) |
Reception
| Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz | The BFG | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 15695 | 539397 |
| Editions | 622 | 136 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 10782 | 198443 |
| Reading it now | 1093 | — |
| Written reviews | 1048 | 13942 |
| Wikipedia attention | 1289 | 10574 |
| Pages | 124 | 207 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz or The BFG?
The BFG has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The BFG 4.2/5, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz or The BFG?
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (124 pages, ≈ 2 h 18 m); The BFG (207 pages, ≈ 3 h 50 m).
Which is harder to read: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz or The BFG?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: Light; The BFG: Light.
Have both books been made into films?
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: no film adaptation on record; The BFG: 5 film adaptations.