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“No," she cried, "no, no, I'm not a harem, I'm not a woman, I'm not a person, no.”

Quote by Gregory Maguire

Book:The Wicked Years Complete Collection: Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz

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The Wicked Years Complete Collection: Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz

The Wicked Years Complete Collection is a comprehensive compilation of four novels that serve as a prequel to the renowned Wicked series. This collection brings together 'Wicked', 'Son of a Witch', 'A Lion Among Men', and 'Out of Oz', offering readers an in-depth exploration of the characters and the enchanting world of Oz. These novels provide a rich background to the events and characters that later become central to the Wicked series, enriching the reader's understanding of the magical realm and its inhabitants. more

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Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist known for his reinterpretation of classic fairy tales. His works are characterized by profound moral implications and rich imagination, which have won him a wide audience. more

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