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The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers2015-07-07ISBN 9780316339384624 pages
The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Sequel to The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning.

Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him ...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's secret scheme: he possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature's greatest villains! So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late? Fairy tales and classic stories collide in the fourth adventure in the bestselling Land of Stories series as the twins travel beyond the kingdoms!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features elements of violence, including grotesque descriptions and perilous situations involving the protagonists. It contains slapstick and gross-out humor, alongside encounters with villains that may pose danger to the characters. The narrative contains elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, including grotesque descriptions of witches and perilous encounters with villains. These elements may evoke fear or discomfort in some children.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have violence?

    The book features elements of violence, including grotesque descriptions and perilous situations involving the protagonists. It contains slapstick and gross-out humor, alongside encounters with villains that may pose danger to the characters.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have scary content?

    The narrative contains elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, including grotesque descriptions of witches and perilous encounters with villains. These elements may evoke fear or discomfort in some children.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have religious themes?

    The narrative includes themes that mock religion and elevate storytelling and fairy tales to a quasi-religious status, suggesting that fairy tales provide something for children to believe in. This is evident in the descriptions of the book's content.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism present in the narrative. The focus is primarily on fairy tale characters and adventures, without a central discussion of race.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have profanity?

    The book includes mild profanity, with instances of words like 'damn' and name-calling such as 'jerk' and 'bimbo'. This language is noted in reviews as part of the dialogue and character interactions.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have climate change?

    There are no references to climate themes or environmental issues in the search results. The focus remains on fantasy elements and character adventures.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have sexual identity?

    There are instances of mild romantic tension and flirting between characters, including a scene where a troll princess offers a kiss. However, the sexual content is not explicit and is presented in a light-hearted manner.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have gender roles?

    The author expresses a commitment to including strong female characters in the series, reflecting a feminist perspective. This is mentioned in the context of character development and narrative themes.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes elements of LGBTQ+ representation, as noted in reviews that mention the inclusion of diverse characters and themes. However, specific instances of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'Beyond the Kingdoms' are not detailed in the search results.