Gregory Maguire
9
Book Series
67
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "The Lightning Time" (1978)
Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books
Popular choice - Start with "Seven Spiders Spinning" (1994)
Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books
Popular choice - Start with "Wicked" (1995)
Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books
Popular choice - Start with "Elphie" (2025)
About the Author
This story revolves around the main character of the book- The Wicked Witch of the West. The theme of the book is very draconian and is about one of the most hated fictional characters in literature. Maguire in his book has exhibited the life of a witch who is not as wicked as humans traduce about. Sometimes, people are not wicked, it’s the circumstances that turn them so. The readers are instigated to a variety of supposition throughout the story which a witch has to go through all along her life. Elphaba too was an abused child; she was addicted to medication, deprived of her mother’s love. During her days in college, she realized that there is a need to save this world from the hands of negative powers but all her efforts went to trash and at the end she was titled as the wicked witch o. Gregory Maguire is the author of over 67 books across 9 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Gregory Maguire has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Another Day Books
3 books
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The Brides of Maracoor Experience the magic of 'The Brides of Maracoor' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Another Day Books universe.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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The Oracle of Maracoor Join the adventure in 'The Oracle of Maracoor' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Another Day Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2022) ⭐ Start here
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The Witch of Maracoor 'The Witch of Maracoor' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Another Day Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2023) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books
7 books
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Seven Spiders Spinning Experience the magic of 'Seven Spiders Spinning' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books universe.(1994)
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Six Haunted Hairdos 'Six Haunted Hairdos' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(1997)
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Five Alien Elves 'Five Alien Elves' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(1998)
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Four Stupid Cupids In 'Four Stupid Cupids', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books saga.(2001)
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Three Rotten Eggs The Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books series continues with 'Three Rotten Eggs', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2002)
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A Couple of April Fools The Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books series continues with 'A Couple of April Fools', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2004)
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One Final Firecracker The Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books series continues with 'One Final Firecracker', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2005)
Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books
7 books
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Wicked In 'Wicked', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books saga.(1995)
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Son of a Witch 'Son of a Witch' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2005)
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A Lion Among Men Join the adventure in 'A Lion Among Men' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2008)
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Out of Oz Experience the magic of 'Out of Oz' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books universe.(2011)
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Tales Told in Oz In 'Tales Told in Oz', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books saga.(2012)
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Elphie Experience the magic of 'Elphie' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books universe.(2025)
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Galinda Join the adventure in 'Galinda' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2026)
Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books
7 books
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Elphie Experience the magic of 'Elphie' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books universe.(2025)
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Wicked In 'Wicked', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books saga.(1995)
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Son of a Witch 'Son of a Witch' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2005)
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A Lion Among Men Join the adventure in 'A Lion Among Men' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2008)
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Out of Oz Experience the magic of 'Out of Oz' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books universe.(2011)
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Tales Told in Oz In 'Tales Told in Oz', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books saga.(2012)
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Galinda Join the adventure in 'Galinda' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of The Wicked Years Books series by Gregory Maguire.(2026)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
18 books
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The Lightning Time Join the adventure in 'The Lightning Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gregory Maguire.(1978)
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The Daughter of the Moon In 'The Daughter of the Moon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1980)
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Lights on the Lake Join the adventure in 'Lights on the Lake' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gregory Maguire.(1981)
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The Dream Stealer Experience the magic of 'The Dream Stealer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1983)
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Oasis The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Oasis', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(1984)
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I Feel Like the Morning Star Experience the magic of 'I Feel Like the Morning Star' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1989)
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Missing Sisters Experience the magic of 'Missing Sisters' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1994)
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The Good Liar The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Good Liar', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(1996)
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Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(1999)
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Lost The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Lost', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2001)
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Mirror Mirror Join the adventure in 'Mirror Mirror' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gregory Maguire.(2003)
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What-the-Dickens 'What-the-Dickens' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2007)
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The Next Queen of Heaven In 'The Next Queen of Heaven', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2009)
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Matchless: A Christmas Story In 'Matchless: A Christmas Story', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2009)
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Egg & Spoon 'Egg & Spoon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2014)
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After Alice 'After Alice' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2015)
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Hiddensee Experience the magic of 'Hiddensee' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2017)
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A Wild Winter Swan Experience the magic of 'A Wild Winter Swan' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2020)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books
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Leaping Beauty and Other Animal Fairy Tales The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Leaping Beauty and Other Animal Fairy Tales', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2004)
Publication Order of Picture Books
4 books
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Crabby Cratchitt Experience the magic of 'Crabby Cratchitt' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Picture Books universe.(1980)
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The Peace and Quiet Diner The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'The Peace and Quiet Diner', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(1988)
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Lucas Fishbone The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'Lucas Fishbone', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(1990)
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Cress Watercress Experience the magic of 'Cress Watercress' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Picture Books universe.(2022)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books
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Origins of Story: On Writing for Children 'Origins of Story: On Writing for Children' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(1999)
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Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2009)
Publication Order of Anthologies
18 books
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Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come Experience the magic of 'Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1980)
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Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence 'Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(1994)
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I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion 'I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2000)
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The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Gregory Maguire.(2002)
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The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest In 'The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2002)
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The Many Faces of Van Helsing The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Many Faces of Van Helsing', another thrilling entry from Gregory Maguire.(2004)
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The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm 'The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2004)
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Gothic!: Ten Original Dark Tales In 'Gothic!: Ten Original Dark Tales', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2004)
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Salon Fantastique: Fifteen Original Tales of Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'Salon Fantastique: Fifteen Original Tales of Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Gregory Maguire.(2006)
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Brothers & Beasts In 'Brothers & Beasts', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2007)
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The Dragon Book Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Dragon Book', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Gregory Maguire.(2009)
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Half-Minute Horrors Experience the magic of 'Half-Minute Horrors' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2009)
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My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me In 'My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Gregory Maguire.(2010)
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The Chronicles of Harris Burdick In 'The Chronicles of Harris Burdick', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2011)
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Happily Ever After 'Happily Ever After' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2011)
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The Letter Q In 'The Letter Q', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2012)
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After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia 'After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gregory Maguire has created.(2012)
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Queen Victoria's Book of Spell 'Queen Victoria's Book of Spell' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Gregory Maguire.(2013)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Gregory Maguire?
Gregory Maguire is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 67 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Another Day Books, Publication Order of The Hamlet Chronicles Books, Publication Order of The Wicked Years Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Gregory Maguire book series to start with?
For readers new to Gregory Maguire's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 18 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Gregory Maguire's writing.
Q: How many books has Gregory Maguire written?
Gregory Maguire has written over 67 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.