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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Audiobook
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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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"I'm a huge fan of Chris Colfer. He is a young talented guy. He's just amazingly awesome. I took this book not just because he wrote it but because it seems really attractive. I wanted to finish it in one day, it's really a good story. It's was detailed - sometimes too much details - and I love the way he makes the caracters speaks. I like the fact that he make Alex the opposite of Conner. I really recommended people to read this book :)"
— Bao-trinh (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise.”
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“A comic and ironic adventure.”
— USA Today -
“The Wishing Spell…will lift your spirits and heighten your imagination.”
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“Entertaining…The nifty ending ties the plot’s multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures.”
— Publishers Weekly -
#1 New York Times Bestseller
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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.
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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
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#1 New York Times bestseller
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Listener Reviews
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" Conner and Alex are great characters that balance each other really well. The love we all have of the classics is brought back to life with this fun retelling. The twists to the original stories is well done and leaves you reminiscing and wanting more of this series. "
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Sharla Moore, 8/12/2017
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" On accident, we began our Land of Stories adventure with Book IV. We were on a long road trip and after hearing book IV, we HAD to start at the start. Audiobooks had a great way for us to continue the journey. This story is great for all ages. "
— Leslie, 8/25/2016 -
" Hooray! This has been a completely delightful bedtime read with my 7yo. We laughed, we teared up, we were excited. The child was on the edge of her seat for some of it. Because I've read a book or two in my life, most of the revelations were not a surprise to me, but she's still young enough to really get excited by such things. Happy we bought it. I have a feeling she'll remember it forever. "
— Leta, 2/9/2014 -
" At first I wasn't so sure about this book but it won me over. Kudos to Chris for taking these characters and making something new.Very good read. "
— Andrea, 2/2/2014 -
" OMG!!!! This book was so great. Every character, plot part, and setting was just amazing! I can't wait for the sequel and to read more of Chris Colfer's awesome imagination! "
— Fred, 1/30/2014 -
" A creative look at the fairy tale lives that aren't quite the happily ever after we heard as children. Two siblings travel through their book to a land of stories. They meet Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. They search for treasures to make the Wishing Spell to get back home. In their search, the Evil Queen searches for the same. I recommend this book to anyone who is still young at heart. "
— Melissa, 1/26/2014 -
" took me a while to read it even though it isn't a very long story. but overall very good. i really liked the ending although it is predictable. "
— Juliana, 1/2/2014 -
" The cookie-cutter brother and sister bored me. And after two discs and still no fantasy world? Maybe another time. "
— Allison, 12/6/2013 -
" Excellent first novel; I think kids will really like it. "
— Fallon, 11/30/2013 -
" I don't know if it was because my expectations were maybe too high or if it was because it's a middle grade book or what but The Wishing Spell was just ok for me. "
— Kimberly, 11/29/2013 -
" It was good. It's a children's book, so it was very simple, but the plot was good. "
— May, 10/31/2013 -
" I didn't think I'd be so mesmerized by a children's book ever again but this book changed that "
— Louise, 8/12/2013 -
" very good "
— sara joe, 4/18/2013 -
" easy read...very magical but I've seen some of the scenes in Once Upon a Time...I still live it though "
— Rose, 4/8/2013 -
" took me back to my childhood :) "
— Shivali, 10/18/2012
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.