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The Wicked Years Books

In order from Wicked to Out of Oz.

The Wicked Years series is a set of 4 chapter books by Gregory Maguire, published between 1995 and 2011. Most books run about 410 pages. Subjects across the series include witches, good and evil, and the land of Oz.

Wicked
Son of a Witch
A Lion Among Men
Out of Oz
Wicked
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Wicked
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1995

Wicked

A green-skinned girl challenges Oz's dark secrets and the nature of evil.

406 pages· 153,694 words
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Summary: In a land where animals speak and the Wizard's rule is oppressive, Elphaba, a green-skinned girl, navigates a world of prejudice and power. As she grows, she questions the true nature of good and evil, risking everything to protect the voiceless. Her journey from misunderstood student to the infamous Wicked Witch of the West challenges everything we thought we knew about Oz. What drives her transformation, and can she defy her fate? Discover the untold story behind the legend in this captivating reimagining of a classic tale.
In reading order

The Wicked Years Series

4 books · Published 1995–2011

#1
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Wicked

Chapter Book · 1995

A green-skinned girl challenges Oz's dark secrets and the nature of evil.

#2
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Son of a Witch

Chapter Book · 2005

A wounded young man searches for his identity amid a kingdom’s political turmoil.

#3
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A Lion Among Men

Chapter Book · 2008

A lion’s search for understanding reveals a kingdom consumed by fear and war.

#4
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Out of Oz

Chapter Book · 2011

War divides a magical kingdom as a young woman confronts her family’s legacy.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Wicked Years series?

There are 4 books in the Wicked Years series. It began with Wicked in 1995, and the newest book, Out of Oz, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Wicked Years books in?

Start with Wicked and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

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