Book Overview
The New York Times bestselling first book in a dark series that reimagines the Oz saga, from debut author Danielle Paige. Start at the beginning and discover your new series to binge
My name is Amy Gumm--and I'm the other girl from Kansas. I've been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. I've been trained to fight. And I have a mission: Remove the Tin Woodman's heart. Steal the Scarecrow's brain. Take the Lion's courage. And--Dorothy must die.
I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado--taking you with it--you have no choice but to go along, you know?
Sure, I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can't be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There's still a road of yellow brick--but even that's crumbling.
What happened? Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.
Customer Reviews
Pretty twisted but good
In what sick world are these listed for grades Preschool to Grade 12?
one of the best
loved!
This book was certainly nothing I had expected.
second favorite series
good book
Highly Recommend!
Dorothy Must Die Mentions in Our Blog
The much-anticipated Wicked movie comes out soon and we're over the rainbow about it! The film finds its roots in L. Frank Baum's 1900 classic novel, but the yellow-brick road has taken a few twists and turns along the way. Let's take a look at the fascinating evolution of this tale. Also, we've put together a reading list for fans.
We've been having fun exploring the "Multiverse" of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. So far, we've featured installments on Alice in Wonderland and the Brontës. Here we offer a collection of ten fabulous takes on The Wizard of Oz. Let us know what you want to see next!
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