Cover of The Wishing Spell
Cover of The Enchantress Returns
Cover of A Grimm Warning
Series

The Land of Stories

3 books

The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer has 3 books. Start with The Wishing Spell (1990), then read the rest in the order below.

The Land of Stories reading order

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The Wishing Spell

Chris Colfer

When twins Alex and Conner Bailey discover a mysterious book of fairy tales, they are transported from their ordinary world into a magical realm where the stories they've cherished come vividly to life. Suddenly face-to-face with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls, the siblings must navigate a dangerous landscape filled with wonder and peril as they search for a way home. This fast-paced adventure seamlessly blends the modern world with classic fairy tale enchantment, creating a thrilling journey where nothing is quite as they remembered from the storybook pages. With imagination as their greatest weapon and their bond as twins their strongest asset, Alex and Conner discover that returning home may prove far more difficult—and transformative—than they ever imagined.

FantasyAdventure FictionHigh Fantasy
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The Enchantress Returns

Chris Colfer

When their grandmother forbids them from returning to the magical realm, twins Alex and Conner must find their own way back into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and confront an ancient evil. The Enchantress—the dark sorceress who cursed Sleeping Beauty—has returned, posing the greatest threat the fairy tale world has ever known. With their grandmother's protection stripped away, the siblings must rely on their wits, courage, and the allies they've made in their previous adventures to navigate treacherous magical landscapes and face a foe far more powerful than they imagined. As the line between the real world and the world of stories blurs, Alex and Conner discover that saving their mother may require sacrifices they never anticipated. This thrilling continuation of the Land of Stories series combines high-stakes adventure, imaginative world-building, and the timeless appeal of fairy tales reimagined for a new generation.

FantasyHigh FantasyAdventure Fiction
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A Grimm Warning

Chris Colfer

When Conner Bailey discovers a mysterious clue left by the Brothers Grimm, he embarks on a thrilling quest across Europe to unravel a two-hundred-year-old code—with help from his classmate Bree and the eccentric Mother Goose. Meanwhile, his twin sister Alex struggles to master her training as the next Fairy Godmother, discovering that granting wishes is far more complicated than she imagined. As ominous signs threaten the very existence of the Land of Stories, Conner and Alex must set aside their differences and unite with both allies and former enemies to prevent catastrophe. In this action-packed third installment of the bestselling Land of Stories series, the twins face their greatest challenge yet—one that will test their courage, their bond, and force them to confront a life-altering secret. With high stakes, unexpected twists, and the signature blend of fairy-tale wonder and modern adventure that defines the series, A Grimm Warning proves that saving two worlds requires more than magic alone.

FantasyHigh FantasyAdventure Fiction