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      Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

      by Gregory Maguire
      Published
      Nov 1995
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      409
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      The Wicked Years Book 1

      About This Book

      When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch–nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?

      Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first–class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle–class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green–skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.

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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Action Adventure Alternative History Contemporary Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fantasy Romance Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery Horror Literary Steampunk

      Themes

      Coming of Age Fairy Tales / Folklore Paranormal Romantic Elements

      Characters & Occupations

      Witch / Warlock / Mage / Wizard

      Age Level

      New Adult (18-25)

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