The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) — 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit violence in the book. The narrative includes encounters with monsters and villains, but these are presented in a fantastical context without realistic violence. The focus is on adventure and magic rather than physical conflict. The book features encounters with various monsters and villains, such as wolves, trolls, and the Evil Queen, which could be considered mildly scary for younger readers. However, these elements are presented in a fantastical manner.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have violence?
No explicit violence in the book. The narrative includes encounters with monsters and villains, but these are presented in a fantastical context without realistic violence. The focus is on adventure and magic rather than physical conflict.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have scary content?
The book features encounters with various monsters and villains, such as wolves, trolls, and the Evil Queen, which could be considered mildly scary for younger readers. However, these elements are presented in a fantastical manner.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies. The search results reference general reviews and author background, which are not relevant to the book's content.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and fairy-tale elements without addressing race as a central theme.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have profanity?
Includes mild profanity such as 'damn' and name-calling like 'jerk', 'bimbo', 'crappy', and 'stupid'. These instances are not pervasive but are present in the dialogue.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative is centered around fantasy and adventure rather than environmental issues.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have sexual identity?
The book contains mild flirting and a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss a character. Additionally, there are instances of name-calling and mild language, such as 'damn', but these do not constitute significant sexual content.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have gender roles?
The book features both male and female characters, but it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative includes traditional fairy-tale elements without a focus on gender dynamics.
Does The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly present in the book. While the author, Chris Colfer, is known for his LGBTQ+ advocacy, the search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content within the narrative of 'The Wishing Spell'.
