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Following the books and extras, you’ll find a list of frequently asked questions including who wrote the Land of Stories, who would enjoy the Land of Stories and the recommended reading level for the Land of Stories series and more.
Land of Stories Books in Order:
- Book 1: The Wishing Spell (2013)
- Book 2: The Enchantress Returns (2014)
- Book 3: A Grimm Warning (2014)
- Book 4: Beyond the Kingdoms (2016)
- Book 5: An Author’s Odyssey (2016)
- Book 6: Worlds Collide (2017)
Additional Land of Stories Books
- Adventures from the Land of Stories: The Mother Goose Diaries (2015)
- Adventures from the Land of Stories: Queen Red Riding Hood’s Guide to Royalty (2015)
- The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales (2017)
- The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger’s Guide (2018)
Land of Stories Graphic Novel
The Land of Stories Picture Books
- The Curvy Tree: A Tale from the Land of Stories (2015)
- Trollbella Throws a Party: A Tale from the Land of Stories (2017)
Land of Stories Books in Order with Publisher Descriptions:
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
by Chris Colfer
Land of Stories Book 1
Alex and Conner Bailey’s world is about to change forever, 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.
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns
by Chris Colfer
Land of Stories Book 2
After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother!
Against the will of their grandmother, the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it’s ever faced.
The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning
by Chris Colfer
Land of Stories Book 3
Conner Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind him–until he discovers a mysterious clue left by the famous Brothers Grimm. With help from his classmate Bree and the outlandish Mother Goose, Conner sets off on a mission across Europe to crack a two-hundred-year-old code.
Meanwhile, Alex Bailey is training to become the next Fairy Godmother…but her attempts at granting wishes never go as planned. Will she ever be truly ready to lead the Fairy Council?
When all signs point to disaster for the Land of Stories, Conner and Alex must join forces with their friends and enemies to save the day. But nothing can prepare them for the coming battle…or for the secret that will change the twins’ lives forever.
The third book in the bestselling Land of Stories series puts the twins to the test as they must bring two worlds together!
The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms
by Chris Colfer
Land of Stories Book 4
The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it’s up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him . . . except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they’re in danger.
With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man’s secret scheme: he possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature’s greatest villains!
So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it’s too late?
Fairy tales and classic stories collide in the fourth adventure in the bestselling Land of Stories series as the twins travel beyond the kingdoms!
The Land of Stories: An Author’s Odyssey
by Chris Colfer
Land of Stories Book 5
The Masked Man has captured all the royal families from the Land of Stories with the help of his army of literature’s greatest villains, including the Wicked Witch of the West, the Queen of Hearts, and Captain Hook.
With his sinister plan finally in motion, he is eager to destroy the families and take his place as emperor.
Alex and Conner know they are no match against the Masked Man’s legion of villains, but they realize that they may be in possession of the greatest weapon of all: their own imaginations!
So begins the twins’ journey into Conner’s very own stories to gather an army of pirates, cyborgs, superheroes, and mummies as they band together for the ultimate fight against the Masked Man.
Meanwhile, an even more dangerous plan is brewing–one that could change the fates of both the fairy-tale world and the Otherworld forever.
The Land of Stories: Worlds Collide
by Chris Colfer
Land of Stories Book 6
In the highly anticipated conclusion to the Land of Stories series, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the Land of Stories fairy tale characters–heroes and villains–are no longer confined within their world!
With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win their biggest battle yet. Can the twins restore order between the human and fairy tale world?
Breathtaking action mixed with laugh out loud moments and lots of heart will make this a gripping conclusion for many fans!
The Wishing Spell
10th Anniversary Edition
by Chris Colfer
This special ten-year anniversary edition of the book that launched it all includes a new author’s note and over 20 new full-color, full-page illustrations from series illustrator Brandon Dorman, making this the perfect gift for both new and returning fans!
Land of Stories Complete Gift Set
Companion Land of Stories Books:
Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive
by Chris Colfer
Illustrated by Jon Proctor
A Graphic Novel from the Land of Stories
When we first meet her in The Land of Stories:The Wishing Spell, Goldilocks is a beautiful and tough-as-nails outlaw.
Discover her origin story and more in this brand new, lushly illustrated full-color graphic novel, as she takes you on adventures where she may or may not break a few laws along the way.
Once upon a time, the kingdoms of the fairy-tale world lived in perfect harmony under the guidance of the Happily Ever After Assembly.
But not all creatures and territories have been invited to this peaceful union. Monsters and criminals have found refuge in the Dwarf Forests, a land without rulers or law. When a plot by the Charming brothers is unveiled and threatens to push society’s unwanted from their homes, the fairy-tale world’s harmony and Goldilocks’ home are put in jeopardy . . .
New and returning fans of the Land of Stories will fall in love with the adventures of Goldilocks before she met Alex and Conner Bailey.
Fans will recognize familiar characters including Porridge, Jack, and Queen Red Riding Hood; and a ragtag team of misfits is introduced, including Puss in Boots, Little Miss Muffet, Pinocchio, and more.
The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger’s Guide
by Chris Colfer
A combination travel guide, encyclopedia, and exciting fan compendium, this ultimate guidebook includes sections such as “Who’s Who,” “Places to Go,” and “Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Things” that explore the backgrounds and histories of the many characters, places, and magic items throughout the beloved Land of Stories series.
This book also includes bonus chapters, insider information about the series, and more, including sketches from the author, “Secrets from the Land of Stories,” and “Chris’s Top Ten Tips for Writers.”
Perfect for new and mega-fans alike, this full-color guidebook illustrated by series artist Brandon Dorman captures the magical ins and outs of the Land of Stories we know and love and delivers new, never-before-seen art and information sure to thrill and satisfy readers.
The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales
by Chris Colfer
Illustrated by Brandon Dorman
Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories.
If you notice the pages glowing, followed by an inviting humming noise, don’t be afraid! That is just the book’s magic. But whatever you do, don’t lean too far into the book. You never know where you might end up.
Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning illustrated gift book that includes more than thirty-five beloved stories and rhymes retold by #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer.
This gorgeous, full-color companion book to the Land of Stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and more.
Here is the beloved fairy-tale treasury that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell–a beautifully designed addition to the series, and the magical book that started it all!
Adventures from the Land of Stories: Queen Red Riding Hood’s Guide to Royalty
by Chris Colfer
From beloved author Chris Colfer comes a magnificent guide for anyone who is either royal, or might one day become royal after narrowly escaping Death by Wolf.
Read the pages within for boundless wisdom regarding royal style and advice on how to handle one’s subjects. We wish you a long and successful reign (provided you are not an enemy of our kingdom).
Full of fun and helpful tips, fans will love getting a mandatory education from her majesty, Queen Red Riding Hood.
Adventures from the Land of Stories: The Mother Goose Diaries
by Chris Colfer
Mother Goose has had centuries of thrilling adventures and finally she’s allowing her favorite readers to take a peek at all her secrets.
Who else gossiped with Queen Elizabeth I, taught geography to Napoleon, marched for equal rights with Martin Luther King Jr., and served as Andy Warhol’s muse?
With Chris Colfer’s trademark wit and humor, fans will love getting the inside scoop on Mother Goose.
Adventures from the Land of Stories
by Chris Colfer
From New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes two new books about two beloved characters, Mother Goose and Queen Red Riding Hood.
Mother Goose’s diary entries over the last five hundred years take readers on a journey to learn buried secrets; and the young queen gives us her take on politics, government, health, love, and of course, what it means to be royalty.
Trollbella Throws a Party: A Tale from Land of Stories
by Chris Colfer and Brandon Dorman
It’s Queen Trollbella’s birthday and she’s throwing herself an epic celebration. She has everything a troll girl would want: musicians, magical creatures, carnival rides, a gigantic cake, and more. So why isn’t she having any fun?
Trollbella knows something is missing. When she meets a goblin boy sneaking into her party, Trollbella decides to share her party, and she discovers that a happy kingdom and learning to give back is the best gift she could’ve ever received.
This enchanted tale about the importance and the joy of sharing will be a must-have for Land of Stories fans, younger siblings, and new readers alike.
The Curvy Tree: A Tale from Land of Stories
by Chris Colfer and Brandon Dorman
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who didn’t quite fit in. When she runs away, she happens upon a curvy tree who helps her understand the importance of being different!
This picture book stands alone, but also plays an important role in the Land of Stories series–making this a must-have book for fans and new readers alike!
Land of Stories Extras:
Visit the Land of Stories site for a downloadable Party Kit filled with awesome activities, a map, GIPHYs and Zoom backgrounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is the Author of the Land of Stories Books?
The Land of Stories books are written by Chris Colfer, an American actor known for his role on the TV show, Glee.
He also wrote the A Tale of Magic series.
How Many Books are in the Land of Stories Series?
There are six books in the Land of Stories series with additional companion books and two related picture books.
What is the Land of Stories Series About?
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.
Who Would Enjoy Reading the Land of Stories Books?
Tween readers who love classic fairy tales, books about siblings, magic and adventures will enjoy the Land of Stories books.
Are the Land of Stories Books Graphic Novels?
No, the Land of Stories series includes six chapter books. Colfer however did write a companion graphic novel, Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Land of Stories Recommended Reading Level:
Recommended Reading Age: 8-11
Recommended Reading Grades: 4-7
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