The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell — Content Guide for Parents

Frequently asked questions

• Is The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell appropriate for a 7-year-old?

  The book does not depict actual violence between characters. While there are encounters with monsters and villains, these are presented in a comic and fantastical manner rather than as violent confrontations. The book features elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as encounters with wolves, trolls, and the Evil Queen. These characters are depicted in a way that could be perceived as threatening, although the overall tone remains light-hearted.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have violence?

  The book does not depict actual violence between characters. While there are encounters with monsters and villains, these are presented in a comic and fantastical manner rather than as violent confrontations.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have scary content?

  The book features elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as encounters with wolves, trolls, and the Evil Queen. These characters are depicted in a way that could be perceived as threatening, although the overall tone remains light-hearted.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have religious themes?

  No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention the author's background and reviews but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within the story.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have racial/cultural content?

  Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on fairy-tale adventures and does not address issues of race or racism explicitly.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have profanity?

  The narrative contains mild profanity, including words like 'damn' and name-calling such as 'jerk', 'bimbo', 'crappy', and 'stupid'. This language is not pervasive but does appear in certain contexts.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have climate change?

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

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have sexual identity?

  The book includes mild flirting and a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss Conner. There are also a few instances of mild language, such as 'damn' and name-calling, but these do not constitute explicit sexual content.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have gender roles?

  The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features both male and female characters, the narrative does not promote or challenge traditional gender roles explicitly.

• Does The Land of Stories The Wishing Spell have lgbtq+ themes?

  No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the narrative of The Wishing Spell. While Chris Colfer, the author, is known for his LGBTQ+ advocacy and representation in other works, the book itself does not contain LGBTQ+ characters or themes.