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Son of a Witch

the sequel to the global musical phenomenon Wicked!
By Gregory Maguire
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Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire continues the story that began in Wicked. It follows Liir, the presumed son of Elphaba, as he embarks on a quest to discover his identity and uncover the truth about his mother. Set in a richly imagined world, this tale combines elements of fantasy with personal discovery, delving deep into themes of identity, legacy, and the grey areas of morality.
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Son of a Witch

The second dazzling and entrancing novel in Gregory Maguire's bestselling Wicked series

The second dazzling and entrancing novel in Gregory Maguire's bestselling Wicked series

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For everyone who fell under the WICKED spell...

Back in the land of Oz, Gregory Maguire introduces us to Liir, an adolescent boy last seen hiding in the shadows of the castle after Dorothy did in the Witch. Bruised, comatose, and left for dead, Liir is tended to at the Cloister of Saint Glinda by a silent novice called Candle, who wills him back to life with her musical gifts.

What dark force left Liir in this condition? Is he really Elphaba's son? He has her broom and her cape—but what of her powers?

In an Oz that, since the Wizard's departure, is under new and dangerous management, can Liir keep his head down long enough to grow up?

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Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire, a sequel to his acclaimed novel, blends a transformative journey with fantasy elements, focusing on the life and growth of Liir, the presumed heir of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Reviews highlight Maguire's ability to create morally complex characters and a richly detailed world, while also acknowledging the novel's exploration of themes like identity and belonging. Some readers appreciate the deep philosophical undertones, although others feel the story meanders without the same urgency as its predecessor.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755341566

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Illustration: Map

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 359g

Pages: 512

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Gregory Maguire Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Gregory Maguire is a bestselling author who has earned rave reviews and a dedicated following for Wicked". He received his doctorate in English Literature from Tufts University, and has taught at Simmons College and other Boston area colleges. He has also served as an artist-in-residence at the Blue Mountain Center, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Hambridge Center. Gregory has lived in Dublin and London, but now makes his home near Boston, Massachusetts, with his partner, their two sons and daughter.

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