In a land where chickens are the currency, a young girl named Masha trades her last egg for a spoon. This spoon leads her on an adventure with a talking chicken and a mysterious boy.
Author
Gregory Maguire
14 books in the catalog
Gregory Maguire has 14 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, adventure and dark fantasy. The titles we've reviewed span 1673 to 2014.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young orphan named Pip is entangled in the lives of eccentric and mysterious characters.
A dark fantasy novel where a young protagonist named Pip navigates a dangerous world filled with strange creatures and moral ambiguity.
A young girl named Leaping Beauty is cursed to sleep for 100 years.
This is a dark fantasy retelling of the Wicked Witch of the West's backstory, exploring her childhood and her complex relationship with her sister.
A collection of interconnected stories exploring the complexities and humor of love and relationships.
This book is a collection of spooky stories. Each tale features a different hairstyle that leads to a supernatural or unsettling event.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young girl named Anya seeks a legendary oasis.
A young boy named Johnathan navigates a complex family situation and learns about honesty and truth.
This book is a collection of dark fairy tales. It retells classic stories with a macabre and unsettling twist.
Two sisters, one adopted and one biological, navigate their complex relationship and family secrets.
A young girl named Anya is drawn into a magical world where dreams are stolen and manipulated.
This is a satirical retelling of the story of Adam and Eve with fantastical elements.
#14
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (The Wicked Years, #1)
Concern60HeavyVirtue17Thin
This novel reimagines the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz, exploring her life and the political landscape of Oz.
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