The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Is interesting. Because of the children like to read books about the adventures and magic. It is not to be missed. It has magic, great characters, tongue-in-cheek humor, a good deal of sturdy American self-reliance, good deeds and kindness rewarded, and a cheerful appreciation of hucksterism. There's some incidental violence, that's startling to many unsuspecting readers. There's thought and lessons galore in a book that adapts its structure, avoids taking itself too seriously, and never forgets that there's no place like home.