The Wizard of Oz | L. Frank Baum | Oxford Progressive English Readers Level 1 | Oxford University Press

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*Product Title*
The Wizard of Oz | L. Frank Baum | Oxford Progressive English Readers Level 1 | Oxford University Press

*Short Description*
Graded reader for beginner ESL/EFL learners. Published by Oxford University Press. Level 1. Adapted fantasy adventure. Cover shows Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Toto.

*Full Product Description*
The Wizard of Oz – Oxford Progressive English Readers Level 1

This is a graded reader from Oxford Progressive English Readers series, Level 1. Written by L. Frank Baum. Published by Oxford University Press for beginner English language learners.

The cover shows a colorful fantasy scene. From left to right: Tin Man in silver, Scarecrow with straw, Dorothy in green dress and hat waving, Cowardly Lion with crown, and black dog Toto. All characters are smiling and waving. Pink and purple sky background. Title “The Wizard of Oz” in green and yellow. Orange banner at bottom says “OXFORD PROGRESSIVE ENGLISH READERS 1”.

Level: Level 1
Series: Oxford Progressive English Readers
Type: Graded Reader / Fantasy / Adventure / Fairy Tale
Author: L. Frank Baum
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English – Simplified for beginners
Age Group: 8+ years
Word Count: ∼1,500 words

*Key Features*
Oxford Progressive English Readers – Level 1
Beginner level for new readers
Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s original novel
Fantasy adventure + friendship story
Full-color illustrations on every page
Glossary of new words at back
Speaking, writing, and comprehension activities
Introduces basic past tense and descriptive vocabulary
Audio CD available for listening practice

*Content and Story*
Dorothy lives in Kansas with Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, and dog Toto. A tornado lifts their house and drops it in the magical Land of Oz. To get home, Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard for help. On the way she meets Scarecrow who wants a brain, Tin Man who wants a heart, and Cowardly Lion who wants courage. They face the Wicked Witch and learn that they already had what they wanted.

Key themes: friendship, courage, “there’s no place like home”

*Specifications*
Subject: English – Reading / Fantasy / Adventure
Level: Level 1 / Beginner
Series: Oxford Progressive English Readers
Type: Graded Reader
Author: L. Frank Baum
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English Simplified
Age Group: 8+ years
Word Count: ∼1,500 words
CEFR Level: A1-A2

*Who This Book Is For*
Beginner ESL/EFL students
Class 3 to 5 students starting English reading
Young readers who like fantasy and fairy tales
Schools using Oxford Progressive English course
Readers moving up from Starter level

*SEO Keywords*
Wizard Oz Oxford Readers Level 1, L Frank Baum Graded Reader, Oxford Progressive English Readers Level 1, Beginner ESL Fantasy Book

*Note*: This is Level 1 – easier than Level 2 and Level 3. ∼1,500 words with simple present/past tense and short sentences. The group + waving cover shows the 4 friends + Toto on the Yellow Brick Road. After Level 1, students move to Level 2 like “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” or “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Baum’s story builds basic vocabulary for colors, feelings, and adventure.

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Want Level 2 next like “Sherlock Holmes” or “Midsummer Night’s Dream”? Or other Level 1 classics like “Black Beauty”?