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Wicked Marigold

Caroline Carlson

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Walker Books
01 December 2025
An endearing and witty midde grade fantasy that will enchant and amuse princess and anti-princess fans alike.

""A delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom... Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch."" Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil

Princess Marigold – who hadn’t yet been born when the remarkable Princess Rosalind was kidnapped – is eleven when the unthinkable happens: her older sister escapes her captivity and comes home. Marigold has always known she’s not as good, sweet or kind as the sister everyone adores, but amid the celebration of Rosalind’s return, Marigold realizes something new: if Princess Rosalind is good, then Princess Marigold must be wicked. And there's no place for wickedness in the kingdom.

When Marigold tries to find a new place for herself in an evil wizard’s fortress, however, the results are disastrous. Before she’s even learned to cackle or scowl properly, she gets tangled up in a magical plot to ruin all the Cacophonous Kingdoms. Is Marigold too wicked to make things right? Or can she find her own way to restore peace?
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Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 126mm,  Spine: 22mm
Weight:   180g
ISBN:   9781529526233
ISBN 10:   152952623X
Pages:   272
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Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Caroline Carlson is also the author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates trilogy, The World’s Greatest Detective and The Door at the End of the World. Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times and American Booksellers Association, and she holds an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Caroline lives with her family in Pittsburgh and you can visit her online at www.carolinecarlsonbooks.com

Reviews for Wicked Marigold

A richly imagined middle-grade examination of sibling dynamics with plenty of endearing fantasy elements. * PEOPLE * Wicked Marigold is a delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom, a fairy-tale caper that delves into the heart of what it means to be good and what it means to be wicked. Caroline Carlson cleverly plays with this dichotomy, illustrating with humor and wit that we are not simply one or the other, but a mix that makes us wonderfully human. The novel isn’t a heavy-handed morality tale, though, but a playful romp that young readers will find fun, cozy, and relatable. Filled with warmth and charm, Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch. * Soman Chainani, New York Times best-selling author of the School for Good and Evil series * Warm, classic, and utterly hilarious, Wicked Marigold is an absolute delight. * Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart and The Raven Heir * A hilarious, heartwarming, and whimsical adventure reminiscent of Howl’s Moving Castle. * Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times best-selling author of Rump * Wicked Marigold is a magical and enchanting romp. I adored Princess Marigold, loved her hilarious companions, and followed her escapades with delight. If you like stories about fairy-tale princesses’ little sisters (and who doesn’t?), this book is for you. * Leah Cypess, author of the Sisters Ever After series *


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