The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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 fairytales.
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 the 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.
Review
Entertaining...Colfer gets off many good lines...The nifty ending ties the plot's multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures.-- "Publishers Weekly"
Entertaining, and Colfer's passion for fairy tales shines through.-- "School Library Journal"
It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise.-- "New York Times"
The path will not be straight or easy, but it will lift your spirits and heighten your imagination.-- "Barnes & Noble, editorial review"
Those looking for a light fantasy romp will walk away satisfied.-- "Children's Literature"
About the Author
Chris Colfer is a New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the Time 100, Time magazine's annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. His books include Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, and the New York Times bestseller The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, among others.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book does not contain explicit violence. While there are encounters with monsters and villains, these are described in a comic and non-threatening manner, suitable for children. The book features encounters with various monsters and villains, including wolves, trolls, and the Evil Queen, which may be mildly scary for younger readers. However, these elements are presented in a fantastical and non-threatening manner.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have violence?
The book does not contain explicit violence. While there are encounters with monsters and villains, these are described in a comic and non-threatening manner, suitable for children.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have scary content?
The book features encounters with various monsters and villains, including wolves, trolls, and the Evil Queen, which may be mildly scary for younger readers. However, these elements are presented in a fantastical and non-threatening manner.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference various reviews but do not indicate any specific religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on fairy-tale adventures without addressing issues of race or racism explicitly.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity such as 'damn' and some name-calling like 'jerk', 'bimbo', 'crappy', and 'stupid'. This language is used in a context that is likely to be understood as humorous or exaggerated.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate or environmental issues present in the book. The narrative focuses on fantasy and adventure without addressing climate topics.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have sexual identity?
There are a few instances of mild flirting, including a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss one of the twins. Additionally, there are some mild name-calling and instances of the word 'damn'. However, this content is not explicit and is presented in a lighthearted context.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have gender roles?
The book includes discussions around traditional fairy-tale characters and their roles, such as a troll princess offering a kiss, which can be interpreted as a critique of traditional gender roles. However, the framing is light and humorous rather than deeply analytical.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book's narrative. While Chris Colfer, the author, is known for his LGBTQ+ advocacy and representation in other works, the search results do not indicate that LGBTQ+ content is a part of this specific book's storyline.
