The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

Name: The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (10470 reviews)
Author: Chris Colfer

by Chris Colfer

Fantasy Young Adult

4.7 (10,470)

4.7 stars from 10,470 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

128 pages~2.1 hr readPublished by Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublished 1890-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love stories that blend the real world with classic fairy tales, especially if you grew up reading them.
You're drawn to fast-paced adventures with witches, goblins, and trolls that don't take themselves too seriously.
You want a gateway series that hooks young readers but has enough charm to entertain adults too.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels and want to avoid long series commitments.
You're looking for dark, morally complex fairy-tale retellings rather than fun, action-driven ones.
You dislike books where the stakes feel low or the danger isn't genuinely threatening.

About this book

The first book in Chris Colfer's The Land of Stories series follows twins Alex and Conner, whose world changes when a mysterious book of stories transports them to a magical realm. They find themselves face-to-face with fairy tale characters they have read about, but their new surroundings are filled with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls. After a series of encounters with these creatures, the twins discover that returning home will be more difficult than expected. The story combines the modern world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales in a fast-paced adventure.

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$1.99 – $7.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 75% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 356 days.

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Currently around #14K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 35% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 10,470 reviews

Gaining approximately 29 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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