Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell — Content Guide for Parents

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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There are no instances of actual violence between characters in the book. The narrative includes encounters with monsters and villains, but these do not escalate to physical violence. The book features some potentially scary elements, including encounters with monsters such as wolves and trolls, as well as villains like the Evil Queen. These elements could be frightening for younger readers, but they are presented in a fantastical context.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have violence?
There are no instances of actual violence between characters in the book. The narrative includes encounters with monsters and villains, but these do not escalate to physical violence.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have scary content?
The book features some potentially scary elements, including encounters with monsters such as wolves and trolls, as well as villains like the Evil Queen. These elements could be frightening for younger readers, but they are presented in a fantastical context.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference reviews and discussions but do not indicate any specific religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within the story.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on fairy-tale adventures without addressing racial issues or dynamics.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity such as 'damn' and other name-calling like 'jerk' and 'stupid'. These instances are not pervasive but do appear in the narrative.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have climate change?
There are no climate themes or environmental issues addressed in the book. The focus remains on fairy-tale adventures without any mention of climate activism or related topics.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have sexual identity?
The book contains a few instances of mild flirting and some name-calling, including terms like 'jerk' and 'bimbo'. There is also a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss a character, which indicates mild sexual content, but it is not explicit.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While there are female characters, the narrative does not promote traditional or modern feminist themes explicitly.
Does Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book's narrative. While Chris Colfer is known for his LGBTQ+ representation in other works and personal advocacy, the search results do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in 'The Wishing Spell'.



