The Wishing Spell: 1 (Land of Stories) - Softcover

Colfer, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316201561 ISBN 13: 9780316201568

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 1900

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.

About this title

Review:

#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

Book Description:

A unique and modern fairy-tale from Chris Colfer, star of television's Glee

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1900
• ISBN 10: 0316201561
• ISBN 13: 9780316201568
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464