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The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown Young Readers2015-07-07ISBN 9781478907336
The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4)

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

About this book

Product description 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! 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, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns, and The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of violence, such as grotesque descriptions and encounters with villains. This violence is not graphically described but is part of the adventure and conflict within the story. The book features grotesque and potentially frightening descriptions, such as witches' rotting body parts and hanging eyeballs, which may be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of violence, such as grotesque descriptions and encounters with villains. This violence is not graphically described but is part of the adventure and conflict within the story.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have scary content?

    The book features grotesque and potentially frightening descriptions, such as witches' rotting body parts and hanging eyeballs, which may be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have religious themes?

    The book presents fairy tales as a substitute for religion, suggesting that they provide something for children to believe in. This is framed as a positive aspect, indicating a quasi-religious role for storytelling.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in the narrative. The story focuses on fairy tale characters and adventures without addressing racial issues.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have profanity?

    The book includes mild profanity, such as instances of words like 'damn' and name-calling. This language is not pervasive but does appear in the context of character interactions.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have climate change?

    There are no themes related to climate activism or environmentalism present in the book. The narrative focuses on fantasy and adventure without addressing climate issues.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is explicitly present in the book. References to romantic tension are noted in reviews but do not indicate any significant sexual themes.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have gender roles?

    The author expresses a commitment to including strong female characters and critiques gender stereotypes, indicating a modern feminist slant in the storytelling.

  • Does The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms (The Land of Stories, 4) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the narrative of 'Beyond the Kingdoms.' While there are references to LGBTQ representation in reviews, these do not indicate that such content is present in the book itself.