Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz vs The Scarecrow of Oz: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Dorothy Gale, Fairy Tales, Classic Literature, Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Children's fiction

Cover of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz L. Frank Baum · 1908 ★★★★☆ 3.7 124 pages · ≈ 2 h 18 m · Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Scarecrow of Oz

The Scarecrow of Oz L. Frank Baum · 1915 ★★★★☆ 3.8 134 pages · ≈ 2 h 29 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the easier read (Easy), The Scarecrow of Oz more demanding (Moderate).

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