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Wicked Years books in order A series by Gregory Maguire

The Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire has 10 books, from Wicked (1995) to Galinda: A Charmed Childhood (2026). Read it in order, starting with Wicked.

Reading order: 1 Wicked (1995) · 2 Son of a Witch (2005) · 3 A Lion Among Men (2008) · 4 Out of Oz (2011) · 5 Tales Told in Oz (2012) · 6 The Brides of Maracoor (2021) · 7 The Oracle of Maracoor (2022) · 8 Witch of Maracoor (2023) · 9 Elphie: A Wicked Childhood (2025) · 10 Galinda: A Charmed Childhood (2026)

Updated September 2026

All 10 Wicked Years books in order

  1. 1.

    Wicked (1995)

    461 pages★ 4.1 (16 ratings)Adapted for film

  2. 2.

    Son of a Witch (2005)

    352 pages

  3. 3.

    A Lion Among Men (Oct 2008)

    368 pages

  4. 4.

    Out of Oz (Nov 2011)

    568 pages

  5. 5.

    Tales Told in Oz (2012)

  6. 6.

    The Brides of Maracoor (2021)

    400 pages

  7. 7.

    The Oracle of Maracoor (2022)

    288 pages

  8. 8.

    Witch of Maracoor (2023)

    272 pages

  9. 9.

    Elphie: A Wicked Childhood (2025)

  10. 10.

    Galinda: A Charmed Childhood (2026)

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Wicked Years FAQ

How many Wicked Years books are there?
There are 10 Wicked Years books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Wicked Years books in?
In publication order, starting with Wicked (1995): 1 Wicked (1995) · 2 Son of a Witch (2005) · 3 A Lion Among Men (2008) · 4 Out of Oz (2011) · 5 Tales Told in Oz (2012) · 6 The Brides of Maracoor (2021) · … all 10 below.
What is the first Wicked Years book?
Wicked (1995).
What is the latest Wicked Years book?
Galinda: A Charmed Childhood (2026).
Is the Wicked Years series finished?
No, Gregory Maguire is still adding to it.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.