Elphie: A Wicked Childhood

In this captivating new audiobook narrated by Cynthia Erivo, Gregory Maguire uncovers the formative years of young Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, exploring her unique and challenging upbringing. As she navigates the complexities of family dynamics—obsessive love from her mother, strictness from her father, and rivalry with her sister—Elphie encounters the injustices faced by Oz's Animal populations and grapples with her own identity. Set against the backdrop of her tumultuous childhood, this coming-of-age story reveals the early experiences that shape her into the formidable character known from the beloved musical, Wicked.