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The Land of Stories Book 5 — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers2016-07-12ISBN 9780316272148438 pages
The Land of Stories Book 5

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Religious themes

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Contains 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?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Land of Stories Book 5 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes themes of violence, such as a villain planning to execute royal families and a plot involving the draining of blood for magical power. This indicates a significant presence of violent content. The book features elements that could be considered scary, such as the threat of execution and the presence of villains that create a tense atmosphere. This may be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have violence?

    The narrative includes themes of violence, such as a villain planning to execute royal families and a plot involving the draining of blood for magical power. This indicates a significant presence of violent content.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have scary content?

    The book features elements that could be considered scary, such as the threat of execution and the presence of villains that create a tense atmosphere. This may be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have religious themes?

    The book contains elements that mock religion while elevating storytelling to a quasi-religious status, suggesting a critique of religious beliefs and practices. This may lead to discussions about the role of storytelling in society.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism present in the book. The narrative focuses on fantasy elements without addressing racial issues or diversity as a central theme.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the book. The content is described as suitable for a younger audience, focusing on adventure and humor without the inclusion of strong language.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have climate change?

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

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have sexual identity?

    There are no explicit sexual content or themes mentioned in the book. The focus remains on adventure and fantasy elements rather than romantic or sexual relationships.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features male and female characters, it does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a thematic element.

  • Does The Land of Stories Book 5 have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes LGBTQ+ representation, with at least one mention of a gay character. However, some reviews indicate that this representation is minimal and not a central theme in the narrative.