“However in the world did her skin come green?" Nanny wondered, stupidly, for Melena blanched and Frex reddened, and the baby held her breath as if trying to turn blue to please them all. Nanny had to slap her to make her breath again.”
Quote by Gregory Maguire
Work
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
Author
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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