Glinda of Oz vs The Emerald City of Oz: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Princess Ozma, Dorothy Gale, Voyages and travels, Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Children's fiction
Glinda of Oz
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The Sorceress and Wizard of Oz attempt to save Princess Ozma and Dorothy from the dangers which threaten them when they try to bring peace to two warring tribes.
The Emerald City of Oz
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From the book:Perhaps I should admit on the title page that this book is "By L. Frank Baum and his correspondents," for I have used many suggestions conveyed to me in letters from children. Once on a time I really…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Glinda of Oz highest: Glinda of Oz 3.9 · The Emerald City of Oz 3.6.
- Glinda of Oz has the widest readership — 7335 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Glinda of Oz | The Emerald City of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (7335) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (32) | 3.6 (44) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (98) | — |
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Reception
| Glinda of Oz | The Emerald City of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7335 | 44 |
| Editions | 454 | 634 |
| Citations | 5 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 8995 | — |
| Written reviews | 362 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 1112 | 1108 |
| Pages | 92 | 130 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Glinda of Oz or The Emerald City of Oz?
Glinda of Oz has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Glinda of Oz 3.9/5, The Emerald City of Oz 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: Glinda of Oz or The Emerald City of Oz?
Glinda of Oz is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Glinda of Oz (92 pages, ≈ 1 h 42 m); The Emerald City of Oz (130 pages, ≈ 2 h 24 m).
Which is harder to read: Glinda of Oz or The Emerald City of Oz?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Glinda of Oz: Moderate; The Emerald City of Oz: Light.