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Gregory Maguire Announces 'Galinda: A Charmed Childhood' for September 2026

HarperCollins positions the prequel as a sister to Elphie with limited deluxe editions available for pre-order.

Overview

  • Galinda: A Charmed Childhood focuses on the future Good Witch’s youth and is paired with 2025’s Elphie: A Wicked Childhood.
  • HarperCollins/William Morrow has set a Sept. 29, 2026 release date and opened pre-orders.
  • Limited deluxe hardcovers are available while supplies last, featuring stenciled edges and designed endpapers.
  • The publisher highlights the earlier “Galinda” spelling and a backdrop of privilege, family strain, and rising local tensions.
  • Universal’s marketing chief says the hit films have prompted the studio to explore additional Oz screen projects, with efforts described as underway.