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This sequel to the adult fairy tale Wicked (1995)--later adapted as the hit musical of the same name--begins ten years after the destruction of Elphaba, a.k.a. the Wicked Witch of the West. In Maguire's dark version of the Land of Oz, there's not much to ring the bells for in the Emerald City, despite the tyrannical Wizard's departure. Corruption ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Adult/High School "Son" picks up where Maguire -s highly successful "Wicked" (HarperCollins, 1995) left off, with the death of Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West. She left behind a daughter, Nor, and Liir, who may or may not be her son. After her death, he enters into a decade of listless soul searching. He travels for a time and then joins the military, enjoying the structure it provides his life. But eventually his rearing by the Witch as well as his possible heritage catch...Log In or Sign Up to Read More