Wicked facts for kids

Wicked is a word that means evil or naughty. But it can also refer to many different things, like books, movies, TV shows, and even a roller coaster! This page will help you understand what Wicked might mean depending on what you're looking for.

Books Called Wicked

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

• This is a famous 1995 novel written by Gregory Maguire. It tells the story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy arrived.
• The book explores the life of Elphaba, who later becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West. It shows her side of the story.
• This novel was the inspiration for the very popular musical Wicked.

Wicked (Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman series)

• This is a series of books from 1997. It was written by two Australian children's authors, Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman.
• The series is known for its funny and sometimes strange stories.

Wicked (Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié series)

• This is a young adult (YA) novel series. It was written by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié.
• The series tells a supernatural story with elements of mystery and romance.

Wicked (Pretty Little Liars novel)

• This book is the fifth novel in the popular Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard.
• The Pretty Little Liars books are about a group of teenage girls who are being tormented by a mysterious person named "A".

Film, Television, and Stage Productions Called Wicked

Wicked (The Musical)

• Wicked is a very popular musical that first opened in 2003. It is based on Gregory Maguire's novel.
• The musical tells the story of the friendship between Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch).
• It explores themes of friendship, prejudice, and what it means to be truly "wicked" or "good."

Wicked (2024 Film)

• This is the first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the musical Wicked.
• It brings the beloved songs and story of the stage show to the big screen.

Wicked: For Good

• This is the second part of the two-part film adaptation of the musical Wicked.
• It will continue the story from the first movie and conclude the musical's narrative.

Wicked! (TV Series)

• This was an Australian animated TV series that started in 2000.
• It featured fun and exciting adventures for its characters.

Other Films

• Wicked (1998 film): This was a movie from 1998 that starred actress Julia Stiles.
• The Wicked (2013 film): This American film was directed by Peter Winther.

Television Episodes

• "The Wicked" (The Amazing World of Gumball): This is an episode from the animated TV show The Amazing World of Gumball.

Other Uses of Wicked

Wicked (Roller Coaster)

• This is a launched steel roller coaster. It is located at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah, USA.
• A "launched" roller coaster means it uses a special system to quickly accelerate the ride at the start, instead of going up a big hill first.

WICKED (The Maze Runner series)

• WICKED is a fictional organization. It appears in The Maze Runner series of novels and films.
• In the story, WICKED stands for "World In Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department." They are responsible for creating the Maze and other trials the characters face.