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This #1 New York Times bestseller is the first book in a new series set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, perfect for both new and longtime fans!
When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic! But in the oppressive Southern Kingdom, women are forbidden from reading and magic is outlawed, so Brystal is swiftly convicted of her crimes and sent to the miserable Bootstrap Correctional Facility.
But with the help of the mysterious Madame Weatherberry, Brystal is whisked away and enrolled in an academy of magic! Adventure comes with a price, however, and when Madame Weatherberry is called away to attend to an important problem she doesn't return.
Do Brystal and her classmates have what it takes to stop a sinister plot that risks the fate of the world, and magic, forever?
Fall in love with an all-new series from Chris Colfer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Land of Stories, filled with adventure, imagination, and wonderfully memorable characters both familiar and new.
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“This is aimed at tweens but plays well for all ages, especially once you realize that it is an allegory for gay rights and all-around equality…[and] also works as pure entertainment…Colfer is an animated, energetic reader whose female voices sound remarkably realistic. The production cleverly uses upbeat music to separate segments.”
— Berkshire Edge
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“A dynamic, engrossing fantasy that will have readers staying up late and dreaming big.”
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“Colfer offers a lot of discussion opportunities for readers about identity and acceptance veiled beneath the guise of magic and fairy tales.”
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"[An] entertaining fantasy series opener…with its focus on chosen family, accepting one’s true self, and changing public perception through normalization…Strong characters and an engaging story line make this a thoroughly satisfying adventure that can stand alone for Colfer newcomers.”
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A magical debut.
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Captivating
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In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters.
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There's more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of.
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It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise.
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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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Winner of a Parents' Choice Award
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller
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A Berkshire Edge Pick of Best Audiobooks
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About Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer is a 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. His books include Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, and the New York Times bestseller The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, among others.