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The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown Young Readers2013-08-13ISBN 97814789250649 pages
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2)

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

About this book

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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains elements of peril and danger, particularly with the return of the evil Enchantress who poses a threat to the characters. There are mentions of villains and some loss, but the violence is not graphically described, making it suitable for a middle-grade audience. The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as the kidnapping of the twins' mother and the threat posed by the evil Enchantress. However, these elements are framed within a fantastical context and are not intended to be genuinely frightening.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have violence?

    The book contains elements of peril and danger, particularly with the return of the evil Enchantress who poses a threat to the characters. There are mentions of villains and some loss, but the violence is not graphically described, making it suitable for a middle-grade audience.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have scary content?

    The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as the kidnapping of the twins' mother and the threat posed by the evil Enchantress. However, these elements are framed within a fantastical context and are not intended to be genuinely frightening.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. While some reviews mention themes of storytelling being elevated to a quasi-religious status, this is not a direct religious theme or practice within the narrative.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The characters are primarily from fairy tale backgrounds, and race is not a central theme or plot point.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have profanity?

    The book contains occasional mild profanity such as 'damn' and 'crap', as well as some mild bathroom humor. This language is considered appropriate for the middle-grade audience.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions present in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and fantasy elements rather than environmental issues.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content in the book. References to mild bathroom humor and occasional mild language do not constitute sexual content.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. While it features both male and female characters in significant roles, there is no thematic content that critiques or promotes specific gender roles.

  • Does The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'The Enchantress Returns'. While some reviews reference polarized reception regarding LGBTQ representation in the broader series, there is no specific content related to LGBTQ themes in this particular book.