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The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferHachette Children's2013-08-06ISBN 9781405517928528 pages
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns

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

About this book

Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative involves the abduction of the twins' mother by an enchantress who is described as bent on destruction. There are also references to villains and threats to characters, indicating a level of peril and danger throughout the story. The story features an evil enchantress who poses a significant threat, including the kidnapping of a mother and the destruction of the fairy-tale world, which could be frightening for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have violence?

    The narrative involves the abduction of the twins' mother by an enchantress who is described as bent on destruction. There are also references to villains and threats to characters, indicating a level of peril and danger throughout the story.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have scary content?

    The story features an evil enchantress who poses a significant threat, including the kidnapping of a mother and the destruction of the fairy-tale world, which could be frightening for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have religious themes?

    The book includes some mocking of religion and elevates storytelling to a quasi-religious status, suggesting a critique of religious themes. This may prompt discussions about faith and belief systems.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes or discussions about race in the narrative. The focus is primarily on fairy-tale characters and adventures, without a central exploration of racial issues.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have profanity?

    Includes occasional use of mild profanity such as 'damn' and 'crap,' along with some instances of name-calling. This language is not excessive and is typical for the intended age group.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have climate change?

    There are no themes related to climate activism, environmentalism, or climate change present in the book's narrative. The focus is on adventure and fairy-tale elements.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have sexual identity?

    The book contains occasional mild profanity such as 'damn' and 'crap,' as well as instances of mild bathroom humor. However, there are no explicit sexual themes or content.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features both male and female characters, there is no thematic exploration of gender expectations or roles.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in 'The Enchantress Returns.' While there are mentions of LGBTQ+ representation in the broader series, specific content related to LGBTQ+ themes in this particular book is not detailed in the search results.