The Wishing Spell -- Chris Colfer

<b>The first book in Chris Colfer's #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series The Land of Stories about two siblings who fall into a fairy-tale world </b> <p/> 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. <p/><i>The Land of Stories</i> 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. <p/> But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Chris Colfer<br><b>Publisher:</b> Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 07/17/2012<br><b>Pages:</b> 448<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.80h x 5.40w x 1.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780316201575<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 15<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>154466 / Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell<br><br><b>Award:</b> Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 04/30/2012 pg. 137<br><i>Booklist</i> 05/15/2012 pg. 69<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 0