Books for Kids and Teens Obsessed with Wicked

Last updated: May 21, 2026

This list, inspired by the smash hit Wicked musical/movie franchise, is perfect for Oz-obsessed kids and teens. While younger readers may be eager to check out the novel that started it all—Gregory Maguire's Wicked—it's not as kid-friendly as the movie due to graphic violence and sexual content. But the Wicked and Wizard of Oz-related titles below have options for readers of a wide range of ages, with all the magic, twists, and adventures they need to scratch their "defying gravity" itch. For more witchy reads, check out Fairy Tales for Kids or Books About Magic.