The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

By Chris Colfer

238 ratings 351 reviews 277 followers
Book 1 of 6 in the  Land of Stories Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 5U598248
The first book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories about two siblings who fall into a fairy-tale world!
 
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 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.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316201568
ISBN-10: 0316201561
Published on 7/2/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 464

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CatLady CatLady

I LOVED this book!!!

Lili Lili

The Land Of Stories, The Wishing Spell (Book One) by Chris Colfer is one of my favorite books. Alex and Conner Bailey have had a rough life. Their dad just passed away, and their mom had to sell their beautiful house and bookstore. Their grandma and mom are the closest people they have to their dad. When a mysterious book is passed down to Alex, weird things start happening. The Bailey twins get trapped in the book! Alex and Conner encounter wolves, frogmen, and Queen Red Riding Hood. The Land Of Stories is a six book series, so all series lovers would enjoy this series. Mostly girls 4th grade and up will like this book, but it's for anyone who wants to read it. I hope you will enjoy this magical series!

Madison Madison

I love this book! I have read it so many times i have practically memorised it

Madison Madison

book so many times it is my favorite book

very intriguing mysteries!

Mystery Mystery

Really enjoyable series, with lots of comedy and action, while it also have lots of deep sad moments with the Baileys.

SportyCale SportyCale

This was a really good book review you should become a author when your older. when i read your book review it made me want to read it on the spot Good Job. :}

The Wishing Spell is a very charming well written book. I think that Chris Colfer did an amazing job of adding story to the fairy tale characters we all know and love. I would recommend this series.

I am not going to lie. This is the opposite of the WORST BOOK EVER. The Land of Stories is a classic novel with adventures as the story-line has to see,---literally. In my opinion, this novel is my favorite book, while including stories with Alex, a book-smart girl, and Conner, a sorta rebel. The plot twists are never ending, with every book giving a heart warming story. Chris Colfer truly explains each of his marvelous books, with details as far as the mind can see. He includes magical thoughts and words that compel into a series of books that you can imagine deeply in your mind. Some tips are to use audio books, they give you a sense of imagination. The key features in this book is what puts you in a state of mind to keep reading...a cliff hanger. Starting as ordinary kids, its fun to see these to young children grow into their magical lives. Always defeating the day, they continue to stop evil villains.

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