The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The fifth book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories!
In the highly anticipated continuation of the Land of Stories series, Conner learns that the only place to fight the Masked Man's literary army is inside his own short stories!
When the twins and their friends enter worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, finding allies no one else could have ever dreamed of, the race begins to put an end to the Masked Man's reign of terror. Can the twins finally restore peace in the fairy tale world?
Review
Entertaining...The nifty ending ties the plot's multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures.-- "Publishers Weekly on The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell"
Will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise.-- "New York Times on The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell"
About the Author
Chris Colfer is a #1
New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the TIME 100,
Time magazine's annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include
Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal,
Stranger Than Fanfiction, and the books in The Land of Stories series:
The Wishing Spell,
The Enchantress Returns,
A Grimm Warning,
Beyond the Kingdoms, and
An Author's Odyssey, and the companion books
A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales,
The Mother Goose Diaries,
Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty,
The Curvy Tree, and
Trollbella Throws a Party.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains elements of violence, described as gory in nature and involving various villains. There are instances of danger to characters, including encounters with monsters and villains, but the violence is not graphically detailed. The narrative features elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as encounters with monstrous characters like trolls and the Evil Queen. These elements may create a sense of peril in the story.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have violence?
The book contains elements of violence, described as gory in nature and involving various villains. There are instances of danger to characters, including encounters with monsters and villains, but the violence is not graphically detailed.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have scary content?
The narrative features elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as encounters with monstrous characters like trolls and the Evil Queen. These elements may create a sense of peril in the story.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. While some reviews mention themes of diversity and inclusion, they do not reference specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have racial/cultural content?
While the series features diverse characters, race is not a central theme or plot point in the narrative. The focus is more on adventure and fantasy elements.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity with words like 'damn', 'jerk', and 'bimbo', as well as occasional use of terms like 'crap' and 'butt'.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The story focuses on fantasy and adventure rather than real-world climate concerns.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have sexual identity?
There are instances of mild flirting and suggestive situations, such as a troll princess offering to kiss a character. Some name-calling and mild language are also present.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have gender roles?
The books do not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While there are strong characters of different genders, the narrative does not focus on gender dynamics or expectations.
Does The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey Lib/E (Land of Stories Series Lib/E) have lgbtq+ themes?
The series includes LGBTQ+ representation, as noted in reviews where some readers express a desire for more visible LGBTQ+ characters in the narrative. Chris Colfer has also mentioned the inclusion of LGBT fairy tale characters in interviews.
