Wicked: the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West
(Book)
Author:
Series:
Wicked years ; volume 1.
Published:
New York, NY : Harper, 1995.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Harper paperback ed.
Physical Desc:
538 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm.
Lexile measure:
890L
Status:
Description
A fable for adults on the subject of destiny and free will by a writer of children's books. It tells the story of Elphaba before she became the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. The novel traces her career as nun, nurse, pro-democracy activist and animal rights defender.
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New London Adult Science Fiction
PBA MAGUIRE
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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9780061350962, 0061350966
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.4, 25 Points
Level 6.4, 25 Points
Lexile measure:
890
Notes
Description
A fable for adults on the subject of destiny and free will by a writer of children's books. It tells the story of Elphaba before she became the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. The novel traces her career as nun, nurse, pro-democracy activist and animal rights defender.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,6.4,25,74167
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Maguire, G. (1995). Wicked: the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West. 1st Harper paperback ed. Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Maguire, Gregory. 1995. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Maguire, Gregory, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Harper, 1995.
MLA Citation (style guide)Maguire, Gregory. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. 1st Harper paperback ed. Harper, 1995.
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