The Wishing Spell

Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series begins with 'The Wishing Spell,' introducing twins Alex and Conner Bailey. Still grappling with the recent loss of their father, the siblings are unexpectedly transported into a magical fairy tale world through an old book. Here, they encounter beloved characters like Cinderella and Goldilocks, but also face formidable villains such as the Evil Queen. Their only hope of returning home lies in completing a quest for the Wishing Spell, which requires gathering eight specific items. This fast-paced adventure explores themes of grief, sibling bonds, bravery, and the blurred lines between good and evil, making it an engaging read for middle-grade children aged 10-14.

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 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.