Ages 9+1-min guideFantasyAdventureFamily
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
by Chris Colfer
Good fitA great fit for most kids 9 and up. Fairy tales come to life, with some peril and a father’s death mentioned.
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What it’s about
Twins Alex and Conner fall into a book and find themselves in the fairy-tale world. To get home, they gather items for a wishing spell, while the Evil Queen seeks the same items.
The ending
What might come up
Death and lossSomeTheir father died before the story. Several characters die in the final battle.
ViolenceSomeMany villains meet violent ends, but it isn’t graphic.
Scary momentsA littleThe Evil Queen.
LanguageA littleA few uses of 'damn.'
RomanceA littleMild flirting. A troll princess wants to kiss Conner.
Why kids like it
Fairy tales with a twist.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who are the twins?
- 2What must they collect?
- 3Who else wants the items?
- 4Who is their grandmother?
