Wicked: Must-Read Books for Young Readers
Staff Report / FTWlocal.org
The Fort Worth Public Library has compiled a list of books for school-age and teen readers in connection with the theatrical release of "Wicked." This list features retellings and related reads inspired by "The Wizard of Oz."
For school-age readers, the recommended titles include:
- "The Wizard of Oz Revisited" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
- "Whatever After: Abby in Oz" by Sarah Mlynowski
- "Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz" by Michael Morpurgo
For teen readers, the list suggests:
- "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer
- "The Odd Sisters" by Serena Valentino
- "The School for Good and Evil" by Soman Chainani
For more information and the full list of recommendations, visit fwpl.info/WizardofOzYouth.
Source: Fort Worth Public Library
Source Type: Library
Source Location: Fort Worth
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