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[The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers2013ISBN 9780316311717
[The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013]

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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 Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *

After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.

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 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.

*Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book does not contain explicit violence between characters. While there may be peril and danger related to the enchantress, it is not graphically described or presented as violence. The narrative includes elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as the abduction of the twins' mother by an evil enchantress and the threat of destruction posed by her. This could create a sense of peril and suspense.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have violence?

    The book does not contain explicit violence between characters. While there may be peril and danger related to the enchantress, it is not graphically described or presented as violence.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have scary content?

    The narrative includes elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as the abduction of the twins' mother by an evil enchantress and the threat of destruction posed by her. This could create a sense of peril and suspense.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have religious themes?

    No religious content is explicitly present in the book itself. While there are references to storytelling being elevated to a quasi-religious status in other works by Colfer, this does not apply to The Enchantress Returns.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes or discussions present in the book. The narrative focuses on fantasy elements rather than race-related issues.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have profanity?

    The book includes occasional mild profanity such as 'damn' and 'crap', as well as some bathroom humor. This language is not pervasive but is noted in reviews.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have climate change?

    There are no themes related to climate or environmentalism present in the book. The story focuses on fantasy adventures rather than real-world issues.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. Occasional mild language is mentioned, but it does not constitute sexual content.

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have gender roles?

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

  • Does [The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns] [By: Colfer, Chris] [August, 2013] have lgbtq+ themes?

    No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. While Chris Colfer, the author, is openly gay and has addressed LGBTQ+ issues in other contexts, there is no indication that such themes are present in this specific book.