The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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About this book
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this gorgeous illustrated anniversary edition!
Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.
The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.
But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.
This special ten-year anniversary edition of the book that launched it all includes a new author's note and over 20 new full-colour, full-page illustrations from series illustrator Brandon Dorman, making this the perfect gift for both new and returning fans!
Frequently asked questions
Is The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains instances of danger to the characters from various villains, including wolves and the Evil Queen. While there are violent outcomes for some characters, these are not graphically described. The narrative features encounters with various monsters and villains, including wolves and trolls, which could be considered frightening for younger readers. The characters face perilous situations throughout the story.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have violence?
The book contains instances of danger to the characters from various villains, including wolves and the Evil Queen. While there are violent outcomes for some characters, these are not graphically described.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have scary content?
The narrative features encounters with various monsters and villains, including wolves and trolls, which could be considered frightening for younger readers. The characters face perilous situations throughout the story.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have racial/cultural content?
The search results do not indicate any explicit themes of race or racism in the narrative. The story is described as imaginative and captivating without focusing on racial themes.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity, such as the word 'damn' and name-calling like 'jerk', 'bimbo', 'crappy', and 'stupid'.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have climate change?
There are no references to climate themes or environmental issues in the book. The search results focus on the adventure and fantasy elements without mentioning climate-related content.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have sexual identity?
There are a few instances of mild flirting and a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss Conner. Additionally, some reviews mention that there are sexual or romantic insinuations throughout the story.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have gender roles?
While there are instances of flirting and interactions between male and female characters, the book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on adventure rather than gender dynamics.
Does The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'The Wishing Spell'.
