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Twins Alex and Conner fall through their grandmother's fairy tale book into the Land of Stories, where they must collect magical items to return home
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| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2013 | 400 | Start a new series |
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The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) is a Fantasy novel by Chris Colfer, published in 2012. It features elements of Portal Fantasy, Twin Sibling, Fairy Tale Retelling.
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) varies in length depending on edition.
Twins Alex and Conner fall through their grandmother's fairy tale book into the Land of Stories, where they must collect magical items to return home. Colfer crafts an enchanting portal fantasy that reimagines classic fairy tales with modern twists and humor. The first in a beloved six-book series that introduces young readers to meta-fiction and literary analysis, this adventure celebrates the power of stories, sibling bonds, and the magic that exists when we look at familiar tales from new perspectives.