All the books in the series feature a character by the name amy gumm the protagonist. The new york times bestselling first book in a dark new series that reimagines the oz saga, from debut author danielle p. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Paige has embellished upon the original wizard of oz story to create a. In this story, oz isnt the magical land you remember and dorothy isnt so innocent. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The novellas are set prior to the novels in the series.
Author danielle paige has not only written the wicked will rise but also three prequels with another pending that is a lot of backstory even if one discounts the original l frank baum sacred text. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Danielle paige is a talented american female author who graduated from the university of columbia. The book, which was produced through full fathom five, was released on april 1, 2014 through harpercollins and was preceded by the novella no place like oz. Order of the wicked, dark side of the rainbow, the queen of oz danielle paige. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added. The new york times bestselling first book in a dark new series that reimagines the. They follow the iconic characters from the beloved classic the wizard of oz as their lives intertwine to bring about the downfall of oz. I thought about silver to match the ones you lost, but in the end i decided that red was more. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream.
Shes powerhungry and vicious, and she leaves a trail of destruction beneath her spikeheeled, magical shoes. In paiges version, dorothy has returned to oz and she is the epitome of all things evil. The new york times bestselling first book in a dark new series that reimagines the oz saga, from debut author danielle paige. I dont think that 36 is the right reading level though. No place like oz, the witch must burn, the wizard returns. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornadotaking you with ityou have no choice but to go along, you know. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 452 pages and is available in hardcover format. Perfect for fans of marissa meyer and gregory maguire, this gripping, actionpacked debut puts a fierce and compelling new spin on a beloved classic. No place like oz, the witch must burn, the wizard returns danielle paige 9780062280794. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz, perfect for fans of cinder by marissa meyer, beastly by alex flinn, and wicked by gregory maguire. I thought about silver to match the ones you lost, but in the end i decided that red was more your color.
Youve got empowered heroines, sure, but paige also conjures a formidable villainess in dorothy and some manipulative lady revolutionaries. Danielle paige is a graduate of columbia university and currently lives in new york city. The tin woodman, scarecrow, lion, and glinda are her willing participants in turning oz into a fearful, corrupt place devoid of any happiness other than dorothys own. Debut author danielle paige transforms the lush land of oz that we all know and love into an edgy world where nothing is ever what it seems. Before turning to young adult literature, she worked in the television industry, where she received a writers guild of.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Amy gumm, a high school student living in kansas, has a dismal life. I bought this on a kindle sale and surprisingly i quite liked this book. Danielle paige the new york times bestselling author of. A quick read, almost a ya story it is an interesting premise, an entertaining twist on the classic story we all know so well. When a tornado swept me away to the magical land of oz, i was given a mission. Paige has launched a new book series stealing snow, with two prequel. Danielle paige books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. But stepping onto the yellow brick road i saw a million other possibilities stretching out in front of me, some darker and twistier than the oz we are used to, and i couldnt resist. You might remember me as the other girl from kansas. Set in dorothy s castle, this threepart docuseries follows dorothy gale and her trusted advisers, the wizard, glinda the good witch and dorothy s assistant. The main characters of this young adult, retellings story are. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
So i decided to make it my christmas holiday binge series, opting for it to be the first of my personal 2017 5 year 5 book challenge selection. Set in dorothys castle, this threepart docuseries follows dorothy gale and her trusted advisers, the wizard, glinda the good witch and dorothys assistant. When a tornado swept me away to the magical land of oz, i was. An alternate cover edition for this isbn can be found here. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Dorothy gale received a package on the night of her 16th birthday. However, some of these books are yet to be released to the public. The first edition of the novel was published in april 1st 2014, and was written by danielle paige. Before turning to young adult literature, she worked in the television industry, where she received a writers guild of america award and was nominated for several daytime emmys. May 07, 2015 author danielle paige has not only written the wicked will rise but also three prequels with another pending that is a lot of backstory even if one discounts the original l frank baum sacred text.
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