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A lion among men

Civil war looms in Oz, and an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for death. But before she can die, the Cowardly Lion arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West--the woman who had defended him when he was a cub.

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  • "While civil war looms in Oz, Brr tells his story of cowardice to a tetchy oracle in exchange for information about the Wicked Witch of the West."
  • "Civil war looms in Oz, and an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for death. But before she can die, the Cowardly Lion arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West--the woman who had defended him when he was a cub."@en
  • "In this third novel of the bestselling series that includes Wicked and Son of a witch, civil war looms in Oz and an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before she can die, the Cowardly Lion arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West--the woman who had defended him when he was a cub."
  • "Following "Son of a Witch" (DC37601), war is imminent between Oz and Munchkinland. Brrr, a lion, seeks answers from blind oracle Yackle about Elphaba Thropp, the woman who defended Brrr when he was a cub. Together they trace Brrr's life story. For senior high and older readers. 2008. (Wicked years ; 3)."@en
  • "In this third novel of the New York Times bestselling series, civil war looms in Oz, and an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for death. But before she can die, the Cowardly Lion arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West--the woman who had defended him when he was a cub.--"@en
  • "In the much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion. While civil war looms in Oz, a tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before her final hour, a figure known as Brrr'the Cowardly Lion'arrives searching for information about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West. Abandoned as a cub, his path from infancy is no Yellow Brick Road. In the wake of laws that oppress talking Animals, he avoids a jail sentence by agreeing to serve as a lackey to the warmongering Emperor of Oz. A Lion Among Men chronicles a battle of wits hastened by the Emerald City's approaching armies. Can those tarnished by infamy escape their sobriquets to claim their own histories, to live honorably within their own skins before they're skinned alive' Gregory Maguire's new novel is written with the sympathy and power that have made his books contemporary classics."@en
  • "In this third novel of the New York Times bestselling series, civil war looms in Oz, and an ancient oracle named Yackle prepares for death. But before she can die, the Cowardly Lion arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West--the woman who had defended him when he was a cub."@en
  • "Civil war grips Oz as the farmers of Munchkinland clash with Imperial soldiers loyal to the emperor. Through the chaos comes Brrr--the Cowardly Lion--who is searching for information about the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Thropp. The rebel witch once defended his rights as an Animal and may be the key to restoring his identity and saving him from a life of servitude. Brrr's quest leads him to an oracle named Yackle. But the price of her knowledge may be too high."@en
  • "As civil war looms in Oz, Brrr, once a lion cub rescued by Elphaba, now a spy for the emperor, attempts to get vital information out of the dying oracle Yackle, only to learn important truths about his own mysterious past."@en
  • "Maguire explores themes of war and social conflict through the Cowardly Lion's eyes."@en
  • "In the much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion.While civil war looms in Oz, a tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before her final hour, a figure known as Brrr ̐¿ư the Cowardly Lion ̐¿ư arrives searching for information about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West. Abandoned as a cub, his path from infancy is no Yellow Brick Road..."@en

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  • "A lion among men volume three in the wicked years"@en

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