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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
The Land of Stories (Related to this series)
- Author
- Chris Colfer
- Narrator
- Chris Colfer
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 17 July 2012
- Run Time
- 9 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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.
Critics Review
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#1 New York Times Bestseller
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"There's more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of."—USA Today
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"It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise."—The New York Times Book Review
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"In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters."—Los Angeles Times
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"Captivating."—Teen Vogue
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"A magical debut."—Family Circle
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"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
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Details
- Author
- Chris Colfer
- Narrator
- Chris Colfer
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Release Date
- 17 July 2012
- ISBN
- 9781611133417
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: siblings, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Synopsis
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 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.
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