The Land Of Stories: The Enchantress Returns
By Chris Colfer
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.2
From 5 readers
What do our readers think of The Land Of Stories: The Enchantress Returns? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the magical adventure, funny fairy-tale characters and exciting twists. Some children find the intense scenes, occasional language and mature themes better suited to older children.
What does the Pageticker team say about The Land Of Stories: The Enchantress Returns?
The second Land of Stories adventure is a lively, imaginative romp through fairy-tale kingdoms, with Chris Colfer mixing danger, humour and plenty of unexpected twists. Alex and Conner’s loyalty and growing courage drive the story; the darker magic and peril may suit confident readers aged around 9 and above.
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What is The Land Of Stories: The Enchantress Returns about?
Alex and Conner Bailey return to the Land of Stories when the evil Enchantress, who once cursed Sleeping Beauty, kidnaps their mother. Defying their grandmother's wishes, the twins embark on a perilous journey to rescue her and protect the fairy tale world from its greatest threat yet.
About the author
Chris Colfer is a talented author and actor from America. He is best known for writing the magical 'Land of Stories' series, which takes readers on exciting adventures through fairy tale worlds. Chris loves storytelling and encourages children everywhere to use their imagination and believe in themselves.
Discussion ideas around The Land Of Stories: The Enchantress Returns
Courage and choices: Alex and Conner disobey their grandmother to rescue their mother. When might taking a risk be brave, and when might it be foolish?
Fairy-tale twists: How does the book change the way you think about familiar characters such as the Enchantress and Sleeping Beauty?
Family loyalty: What do Alex and Conner’s actions show about how far they are willing to go for their family?
Power and revenge: What seems to drive the Enchantress, and how can anger or hurt lead someone to make harmful choices?
Working together: How do Alex and Conner’s different personalities and abilities help them face danger?
Pages
544 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2014
First published
2012
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