The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell ( Land of Stories) (Paperback) - by Chris Colfer

About the Book

This #1 "New York Times" bestseller by Golden Globe]-winning actor Colfer ("Glee") tells the story of twins Alex and Conner Bailey, who's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines the modern-day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.

Book 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.

Review Quotes

A magical debut.--Family Circle

Captivating.--Teen Vogue

In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters.--Los Angeles Times

It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise.--The New York Times Book Review

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

There's more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of.--USA Today

#1 New York Times Bestseller

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.