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The Tin Woodman of Oz
L. Frank Baum

The Tin Woodman of Oz is the twelfth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum and was originally published in 1918. The Tin Woodman is unexpectedly reunited with his Munchkin sweetheart Nimmie Amee from the days when he was flesh and blood. This was a backstory from The Wizard of Oz.

 

Source: John R. Neill, ed., The Tin Woodman of Oz


Lexile Level: TBD
       
Origin: American
       
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
Reading Level: 7        Language: English        File name: two
Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.1.3.2: Uses a variety of strategies to analyze words and text, draw conclusions, use context and word structure clues, and recognize organizational patterns.

LA.E.1.3.1: Identifies the defining characteristics of classic literature, such as timelessness, dealing with universal themes and experiences, and communicating across cultures.

LA.E.1.3.2: Recognizes complex elements of plot, including setting, character development, conflicts, and resolutions.


Theme: Character traits, Fantasy, Adventure
Reading Strategy: Story Maps and Frames, Summaries, Character Web
 

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