So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Two girls quite accidentally crossed paths: one, pretty and popular; the other smart and . . . green. The story of how these two unlikely friends became Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West has made
This is a musical fable very loosely inspired by the life of Pepin, the son of the emperor Charlemagne. The title character, here called Pippin, is a naive, inexperienced young man looking to make his mark in the world. He seeks glory and personal fulfill
(Vocal Score). 13 selections from one of the most popular musicals ever. Includes: All Good Gifts * Bless the Lord * By My Side * Day by Day * Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord) * and more.
'Tis the night before Christmas, and something is coming. A sleigh drawn by eight reindeer? Not this time. It's a UFO, bringing five aliens to the quiet little town of Hamlet, Vermont. The five visitors from the planet Fixipuddle assume the appearance of
This unique volume combines two modern classics spun from the imagination of national bestselling author Gregory Maguire. Wicked, told from the perspective of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, gives the wildly entertaining prehistory of the Em
For more than a century, L. Frank Baum's kingdom of Oz and its delightful denizens have enchanted readers of all ages. In this illustrated Modern Library edition, the bestselling novelist and children's book writer Gregory Maguire takes readers on a guide
When four reckless mythical flying babies break loose from the ancient urn Fawn's aunt sent her from Greece, the boys in Miss Earth's class squirm in their seats -- and the girls start scheming. With the help of these cupids, the girls' Tattletales club c
Once upon a time . . . nothing was as it seemed!What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, doomed to be Weeping Beauty forever? What if the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldifox? What if Cinder-Elephant lost her glass plate slipper? Then you'd
Miss Earth's class is divided--the boys believe in ghosts, but the girls definitely do not. Luckily the boys know what to do if they see a specter: 1. Pinch yourself to make sure you're awake. 2. Pinch the ghost, to make sure it's real. 3. Run away--as fa
