Book details
- Author: Gregory Maguire
- Release date: September 29, 2026
- Publisher: William Morrow
- ISBN: 9780063495272
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy
About Galinda: A Charmed Childhood
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Who was Glinda the Good Witch before she floated down in her bubble to greet Dorothy? Who was Glinda before she became Elphaba Thropp’s magnetic and popular roommate at Shiz University?
Well, before then, she was Galinda. With a “ga.”
The youngest of four children in a high-born family down on their luck, Galinda is both pampered and ignored. Her natural grace promises to elevate her in the district dance competitions—but these efforts distract her from seeing the growing resentments of local merchants who disapprove of her family’s business strategies. Enmired in the self-satisfactions and unnamed timidities of childhood, Galinda finds in herself neither canniness nor the need to cultivate it. However, as her father deftly pivots around the snares and nets laid for him by his competitors, Galinda begins to dance toward a life that might lift her above her proud, if hardscrabble, childhood.
Galinda reveals the girl behind the bubbly, shallow cliché—offering fans of Wicked their first richer glimpse into the life of a beloved and iconic character.
Galinda: A Charmed Childhood FAQ
When is Galinda: A Charmed Childhood by Gregory Maguire coming out?
Galinda: A Charmed Childhood by Gregory Maguire is scheduled to be released on September 29, 2026.
What is the release date for Galinda: A Charmed Childhood?
The release date for Galinda: A Charmed Childhood is September 29, 2026.
Who is the publisher of Galinda: A Charmed Childhood?
Galinda: A Charmed Childhood is published by William Morrow.
What genre is Galinda: A Charmed Childhood?
Galinda: A Charmed Childhood is categorised as Fantasy.
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Release details last updated May 24, 2026.