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The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferLittle, Brown Young Readers2012-07-17ISBN 9781611133400
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1)

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Contains 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.Book Details:Format: Audio BookPublication Date: 7/17/2012Pages: Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence detected in the book. The narrative includes encounters with monsters and villains, but these do not constitute violence against characters. The book features encounters with various monsters and villains, including wolves and trolls, which may be considered scary for younger readers. However, these elements are presented in a fantastical context.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have violence?

    No explicit violence detected in the book. The narrative includes encounters with monsters and villains, but these do not constitute violence against characters.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have scary content?

    The book features encounters with various monsters and villains, including wolves and trolls, which may be considered scary for younger readers. However, these elements are presented in a fantastical context.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have religious themes?

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

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative focuses on fairy tale characters and adventures without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have profanity?

    There are a few instances of mild profanity, including words like 'damn' and name-calling such as 'jerk' and 'bimbo'. This language is not pervasive but is present in the narrative.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions related to environmentalism are present in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and fantasy elements without addressing climate issues.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have sexual identity?

    The book contains instances of mild flirting and a scene where a troll princess offers to kiss a character. There are also a few instances of name-calling and mild language, but no explicit sexual content.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have gender roles?

    The narrative includes instances of traditional gender roles, such as a troll princess offering to kiss a male character, which may reinforce certain stereotypes. However, the overall portrayal of characters is not deeply critical of gender roles.

  • Does The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly present in the book. The search results reference reviews and discussions but do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative itself.