Wicked [Movie Tie-In]: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

Discover the origins of a misunderstood icon in Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, a New York Times Best Sellers novel that reimagines the classic tale. This acclaimed work delves into the life of Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin in the land of Oz, long before Dorothy's arrival.

Explore a world where magic and superstition clash with natural disasters, and where Elphaba, a gifted student at Shiz University, finds herself at odds with the Wizard's regime. The narrative follows her journey as she becomes a protector of Animals and embraces her destiny, even as the world labels her a witch. This story offers a profound commentary on perception and identity, resonating with readers for years to come.

As the inspiration behind the global phenomenon Wicked the musical and the recent Wicked Movie, this novel provides a rich, complex backstory. It masterfully plays with familiar memories of Oz while forging its own fantastically real and supremely entertaining narrative. This is the foundational story that inspired the Tie Life narrative.