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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell: 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition

Chris Colfer

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!

The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Their world is about to change.

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.

This fast-paced adventure uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.

Dive into the full series:
The Wishing Spell
The Enchantress Returns
A Grimm Warning
Beyond the Kingdoms
An Author's Odyssey
Worlds Collide

Book Details

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Oct 11st, 2022
  • Pages: 496
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Anniverary - 0010
  • Dimensions: 7.80in - 5.40in - 1.60in - 2.15lb
  • EAN: 9780316453462
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Fantasy - GeneralFairy Tales & Folklore - Country & CulturalFamily - Siblings

About the Author

Chris Colfer is a #1 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, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, Stranger Than Fanfiction, and the books in The Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns, A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, An Author's Odyssey, and Worlds Collide, and the companion books A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales, The Mother Goose Diaries, Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty, The Curvy Tree, and Trollbella Throws a Party.

Praise for this book

#1 New York Times Bestseller
"There's more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of."--USA Today
"It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise."--The New York Times Book Review
"In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters."--Los Angeles Times
"Captivating."--Teen Vogue
"A magical debut."--Family Circle
"It's hard not to love a book dedicated to the Glee star's grandmother...Colfer gets off many good lines [and] the nifty ending ties the plot's multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures."--Publishers Weekly