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The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown and Company2013ISBN 9781489852762438 pages
The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room

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

About this book

"Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner 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"--Provided by publisher

Frequently asked questions

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

    The book does not depict violence between characters. While there are encounters with monsters and villains, these are presented in a comic manner rather than as violent confrontations. The story features perilous situations involving monsters and villains, including wolves and the Evil Queen, which could be considered scary for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have violence?

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

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have scary content?

    The story features perilous situations involving monsters and villains, including wolves and the Evil Queen, which could be considered scary for younger readers.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the author's background and some reviews, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have racial/cultural content?

    The search results do not indicate any explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. It focuses on fairy-tale characters and adventures without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have profanity?

    The book contains instances of mild profanity, including words like 'damn' and name-calling such as 'jerk' and 'bimbo'.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are addressed in the book. The narrative focuses on fairy-tale adventures without engaging in climate discussions.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes mild flirting and a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss a character. While not explicit, these elements suggest some romantic undertones.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have gender roles?

    The book includes discussions about traditional fairy-tale characters, with a character commenting on the anti-feminist elements of stories like 'Cinderella', suggesting a critique of gender roles.

  • Does The Land of Stories : the Wishing Spell Book Room have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes instances of mild flirting, such as a troll princess offering to kiss one of the twins. Additionally, the author, Chris Colfer, is known for his LGBTQ activism, which may influence the themes in his writing.