Gregory Maguire Bücher

Das Buch erzählt die Vorgeschichte der geheimnisvollen Hexe des Westens aus dem "Zauberer von Oz". Elphaba, ein intelligentes und unglückliches grünhäutiges Mädchen, studiert Biologie und kämpft gegen die tyrannischen Maßnahmen des Zauberers von Oz, während sie radikale Aktionen plant.

»Wicked« erzählt die Vorgeschichte des »Zauberers von Oz« und beleuchtet die komplexe Figur der Böse Hexe des Westens. Mit einem bunten, lebendigen Schreibstil erweckt Maguire ein Oz, das voller witziger und zynischer Charaktere ist. Die Geschichte gibt der geheimnisvollen Elphaba, die mit leuchtend grüner Haut zur Welt kam, eine Stimme. Ihre turbulente Kindheit wird von einem strengen Vater und einer leichtlebigen Mutter geprägt. Während sie an der Universität von Shiz Biologie studiert, wird der Zauberer von Oz aktiv und schränkt die Rechte der „TIERE“ ein, die sprechen können und eine Seele haben. Elphaba ist die Einzige, die sich darüber aufregt. In dieser Erzählung ist die „Böse Hexe“ nicht wirklich böse, sondern eine eigenwillige Bewohnerin von Munchkinland, die entschlossen ist, den tyrannischen Zauberer zu stürzen. Der Roman bietet ein vielschichtiges Bild der Hexe, die mit Wünschen, Sehnsüchten und Ängsten kämpft. Oz wird als ein Land voller Intrigen und Kämpfe dargestellt, das weit entfernt von einem verträumten Zauberland ist. Die Erzählung ist spannend, humorvoll und bietet eine tiefere Einsicht in eine bekannte Figur, die zwischen Gut und Böse balanciert.

This historical novel reinterprets the classic tale of Cinderella, focusing on Iris, one of the "ugly sisters," who flees violence with her family to the Netherlands. In 17th-century Haarlem, they face hardship until a struggling painter helps them. Iris discovers her passion for painting while the tulip craze begins.

A captivating narrative that enchants readers, this novel weaves a tale of magic and emotion, exploring themes of love and transformation. Its rich characters and immersive storyline have not only garnered critical acclaim but also inspired a highly successful musical adaptation, showcasing its universal appeal and timeless relevance. The book invites readers to experience a world where enchantment and reality intertwine, leaving a lasting impression on all who delve into its pages.

The box set includes the bestselling classic that inspired the Tony Award-winning musical and upcoming film, along with its three sequels: Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz. Each book is presented with a stunning design and new covers, making this collection a visually appealing addition for fans of the series. The Wicked Years series explores themes of friendship, identity, and the complexities of good and evil within a richly crafted fantasy world.

Thirteen-year-old Kyra has grown up in an isolated community without questioning the fact that her father has three wives and she has twenty brothers and sisters. That is, without questioning it much - if you don't count her visits to the Ironton County Mobile Library on Wheels to read forbidden books, or her secret meetings with Joshua, the boy she hopes to choose for herself instead of having a man chosen for her. But when the Prophet decrees that Kyra must marry her sixty-year-old uncle - who already has six wives - she must make a desperate choice in the face of violence and her own fears of losing her family forever.

The saga set in the world of Oz reaches a captivating conclusion, weaving together themes of friendship, power, and redemption. This final installment of the Wicked Years series, following the beloved story that inspired a successful musical, promises to deliver an unforgettable narrative that ties together the characters and events that have captivated readers. With its rich storytelling and imaginative world-building, it offers a profound exploration of the complexities of good and evil.

The enchanting second novel in the series Another Day, returning to the world first created in Wicked.The Oracle of Maracoor, the second in the trilogy called Another Day, continues the story of Elphaba's green-skinned granddaughter, Rain. That strange land, Maracoor--across the ocean from Oz--is beset by an invading army. In the mayhem, Rain and Cossy, a child felon, break out of prison. Helped by a few flying monkeys, they struggle to escape the city before it falls under siege. Their arresting officer, Lucikles, also retreats with his family to a highland redoubt. But safety eludes them all. Chaos thunders upon them in the form of warriors, refugees, and brigands. The very fabric of reality loosens, liberating creatures of myth and legend--huge blue wolves, harpies, and giants made of the very landscape.Cued in by secrets known only to the most highly placed members of the royal court, Rain and her companions hunt the fabled Oracle of Maracoor for guidance and soothsaying. Rain has to recover her forgotten past if she is to consider returning home. Cossy, the ten-year-old convicted of murder, must become invisible to avoid being taken into custody again. Meanwhile, the Fist of Mara, an arcane artifact that renders all around it barren, hammers against human lives. If the reclusive Oracle should spin a prophecy, might the desperate wicked years promise another day, one less perilous?

Never before published stories by New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, and others. Whether portrayed as fire-breathing reptilian beasts at war with humanity or as noble creatures capable of speech and mystically bonded to the warriors who ride them, dragons have been found in nearly every culture's mythology. In modern times, they can be found far from their medieval settings in locales as mundane as suburbia or as barren as post-apocalyptic landscapes—and in The Dragon Book, today's greatest fantasists reignite the fire with legendary tales that will consume readers' imaginations.Includes the following stories: Dragon’s Deep - Cecelia Holland Vici - Naomi Novik Bob Choi’s Last Job - Johnathan StroudAre You Afflicted with Dragons? - Kage BakerThe Tsar’s Dragons - Jane Yolen and Adam StempleThe Dragon of Direfell - Liz Williams Oakland Dragon Blues - Peter S. Beagle Humane Killer - Diana Gabaldon and Samuel Sykes Stop! - Garth NixUngentle Fire - Sean Williams A Stark and Wormy Knight - Tad Williams None So Blind - Harry Turtledove JoBoy - Diana Wynne JonesPuz_le - Gregory MaguireAfter the Third Kiss - Bruce CovilleThe War That Winter Is - Tanith LeeThe Dragon’s Tale - Tamore PierceDragon’s Storm - Mary RosenblumThe Dragaman’s Bride - Andy Duncan

The multimillion-copy bestselling story of Wicked comes full circle in The Witch of Maracoor, the final installment of Gregory Maguire's Another Day series. Following a confrontation with her reclusive great-grandfather, the one-time Wizard of Oz, Rainary Ko--the granddaughter of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West--has re-upped in a mission to settle a few scores and right a wrong or two. Her memory and her passions reviving, Rain turns her gaze back to her native Oz. Though the Grimmerie, which she had cast into the sea, retains its arcane power over her, the lover she left behind in Oz proves no less haunting. Traveling companions and arrivistes can befuddle a young witch coming into her own, but Rain marshals a steely determination to stare her troubles in the eye and see who blinks first. In the Another Day cycle, a lost young woman grows through a cautious adolescence into an adult state of fervor and daring. Enchantment imprisons and it also liberates. Pay heed, pay respect, but above all, pay attention.