Wicked Decatur

What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West--setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is Wicked: The Musical.Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, will grow to have a feisty and somewhat uncompromising character in adult life. But she is always a one-off, from her infancy; Elphie is the riveting coming-of-age story of a very peculiar and relatable young girl.Young Elphie is shaped and molded by the behaviors of her promiscuous mother, Melena, and her pious father, Frex. She suffers ordinary childhood jealousies when her sister, saintly Nessarose, and brother, junior felon Shell, arrive. She first encounters the mistreatment of the Animal populations of Oz, which live adjacent to but not intertwined with human settlements, haunted by a Monkey and receivin

The whole family can sing along with Elphaba and Glinda in this beautifully illustrated storybook, featuring official lyrics from Universal Pictures’ Wicked alongside captivating artwork inspired by the iconic song, “Defying Gravity.”Experience Elphaba and Glinda’s show-stopping song “Defying Gravity” in this lavishly illustrated picture book with lyrics! Immerse yourself in the gorgeous artwork, featuring beautifully drawn scenes from the film.HEARTWARMING MOMENTS: Follow Elphaba and Glinda through their entire performance of “Defying Gravity” and experience the song through exquisite illustrations and lyrics.FOR FANS OF ALL AGES: This illustrated storybook is a treat for the entire family, from the youngest children to parents, grandparents, and more!BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Original, full-color illustrations bring the song from the screen to the page in a vibrant new way.COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Share your favorite stories from childhood with your own kids and grandchildren with In

The New York Times bestseller and basis for the Tony Award-winning hit musical, soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.With millions of copies in print around the world, Gregory Maguire's Wicked is established not only as a commentary on our time but as a novel to revisit for years to come. Wicked relishes the inspired inventions of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, while playing sleight of hand with our collective memories of the 1939 MGM film starring Margaret Hamilton (and Judy Garland). In this fast-paced, fantastically real, and supremely entertaining novel, Maguire has populated the largely unknown world of Oz with the power of his own imagination. Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin--no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the na

The New York Times bestselling sequel to Wicked, the multimillion-copy bestseller and basis for the Tony Award-winning hit musical, soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.When a Witch dies--not as a crone, withered and incapable, but as a woman in her prime, at the height of her passion and prowess--too much is left unsaid. What might have happened had Elphaba lived? Of her campaigns in defense of the Animals, of her appetite for justice, of her talent for magic itself, what good might have come? If every death is a tragedy, the death of a woman in her prime keenly bereaves the whole world.Gregory Maguire returns to the world of Wicked and the land of Oz to follow the story of Liir, the adolescent boy left hiding in the shadows of the castle when Dorothy did in the Witch.A decade after the Witch has melted away, the young man Liir is discovered bruised, comatose, and left for dead in a gully. Shattered in spirit as well as in form, he is tended by th

Princess Regina has something wicked waiting in the wings for the school play in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read story.Miss Prunerot has big plans for this year's class play. The princesses will be starring in The Wizard of Oz. Reginathe Really Rotten Princessis cast as Glinda the Good Witch. At first it seems like the role might be rubbing off on Regina. She's on her best behavior. But there may be more to her new attitude than meets the eye

Princess Regina has something wicked waiting in the wings for the school play in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read story.Miss Prunerot has big plans for this year’s class play. The princesses will be starring in The Wizard of Oz. Regina―the Really Rotten Princess―is cast as Glinda the Good Witch. At first it seems like the role might be rubbing off on Regina. She’s on her best behavior. But there may be more to her new attitude than meets the eye…

;A beautifully told story about justice, sisterhood, and warrior women.' Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep The ';absolutely unforgettable' (Kendare Blake, #1 New Yor

“If all the world hated you and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved of you and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends.”Charlotte Brontë’s classic Gothic novel co

From New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper Kerri Maniscalco comes the sizzling, sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge...Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she's introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria...even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. With back-stabbing princes, luxurious palaces, mysterious party invitations, and conflicting clues about who really killed her twin, Emilia finds herself more alone than ever before. Can she even trust Wrath, her one-time ally in the mortal world...or is he keeping dangerous secrets about his true nature? Emilia will be tested in every way as she seeks a se

After brilliantly reimagining the worlds of Oz, Wonderland, Dickensian London, and the Nutcracker, the New York Times bestselling author of Wicked turns his unconventional genius to Hans Christian And

Rascally bank robbery? Never fear! Captain Cuddles is here! The world's snuggliest superhero can turn baddies into goodies with just the power of a . . . HUG!But watch out, Captain! There's a wicked f

Something wicked this way comes for Lola and her super friends!Join Lola and her quirky and hilarious super club of crocodiles, sharks, dinosaurs (in undies), skeletons, and her cat Hot Dog, for a dea

Something wicked this way comes for Lola and her super friends!Join Lola and her quirky and hilarious super club of crocodiles, sharks, dinosaurs (in undies), skeletons, and her cat Hot Dog, for a dea

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark meets Black Mirror! From wicked dolls to demanding crows to zombies that just can’t stand spray cheese, this new contemporary collection of original scary short stori

Beauty and the Beast meets Wicked Saints in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of Mask of Shadows duology and Belle RévolteUndertaker Lorena knows what her future holds―she'll finish her app

The Wicked Deep meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this gripping, dark fairy-tale LGBTQ fantasy about two girls who must choose between saving themselves, each other, or their sinking island cityEver

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine FeehanThe Black Dagger Brotherhood is back. _______________#1 New York Times bestselling au

Three Dark Crowns meets Wicked Saints in this queer #ownvoices retelling of “The Firebird,” a Russian folktale, by debut author Alexandra Overy.When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are deci

A princess isn’t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of “Sleeping Beauty,” true love is more than a simple fairy tale.Once upon a time, there was a wicked fair

Fans of Shannon Hale and Kelly Barnhill will delight in this charming and richly imagined middle grade fantasy debut, featuring a wicked queen, magical animals, a henchman with a golden heart, and a s

*Featured on Best of Lists in Vogue, People, Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, Southern Living, and more* In this ';wicked slow burn' (Entertainment Weekly) of psychological suspense, a woman becomes

'Sara Holland is a fierce storyteller' STEPHANIE GARBERAfter saving the Inn at Havenfall from the wicked Silver Prince, Maddie thought all her problems were over. The Silver Prince has been banished,

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine FeehanA heart-pounding new series set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world, with a scientist

A stylish and sharp character-driven suspense novel, with wicked hairpin turns, about a famous novelist and a small-town striver locked in a struggle for fortune and fame. (Maria Semple, author of Whe

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine Feehan_______________The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sinner brings another ho

Wicked faeries and fantastic danger... Welcome to book one of the new trilogy in New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey fantasy series, as infamous prankster Puck finally has a chan

Sarah Pearse's The Sanatorium is a knockout. --Karen Dionne, #1 international bestselling author of The Wicked Sister An absolutely splendid Gothic thriller.--A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling

“A modern-day Crucible….Beneath the surface of a suburban utopia, madness lurks.” —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish“Sarah Langan is a phenomenal talent with a wicked sense

The groundbreaking Own Voices YA classic from Korean-American author Marie Myung-Ok Lee, reissued with a new foreword from Wicked Fox author Kat Cho.Seventeen-year-old Ellen Sung just wants to be like

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly BlackOnce upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel princ

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly BlackOnce upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel princ

From the author of The Wicked Cometh comes a dark, page-turning tale of passion and romance in the darkest of places. . . 'Carlin can tell a good story' Observer'A book of great beauty and lyricism'

Mal, Evie, Dizzy, Celia, and even Uma have a special bond. After all, friendships are like family when your parents are wicked. Through the power of friendship, these Isle of the Lost ladies have show

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine FeehanA sinner's only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward's No. 1 New

Beneath the streets of New York, an ancient and primordial evil has been awakened. With it, something equally evil has been awakened in that most wicked of web-slingers: Venom! The symbiote may still

Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won’t even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everyth

Molly and her sisters meet a wicked giant who wants to eat them. Molly’s quick thinking saves them… but to defeat the giant forever, Molly will have to return and steal three magical treasures. Based

'Hilarious, wicked, wise and tender' (Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney) - a whip-smart black comedy for fans of The New Me and My Year of Rest and RelaxationNamed one of the Best Books of the Summer by LitHub

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine FeehanThe Black Dagger Brotherhood is back._______________The #1 New York Times bestselling a

Learn the tragic origins of the wicked Arch-Illager in this official Minecraft novel, a prequel to Minecraft Dungeons!Brave heroes have banded together to take a perilous journey through the war-torn