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437 pp.
| Little
| July, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-35589-6$19.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-35586-5
(4)
4-6
Land of Stories series.
Illustrated by
Brandon Dorman.
When witches and the villainous Literary Army attack New York City, Conner leads characters from fairy tales and his own short stories to save both the city and his cursed twin sister's life. While the twins' quest ends in this sixth entry, Colfer's epilogue hints at a possible continuation. Lengthy series recaps and conveniently solved problems diminish an otherwise satisfying finale fans should enjoy.
441 pp.
| Little
| July, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-316-38329-5$19.99
(4)
4-6
Land of Stories series.
Illustrated by
Brandon Dorman.
In the wake of the Masked Man seizing power in the fairy-tale world with his villainous "Literary Army," the fifteen-year-old Bailey twins travel to Conner's short stories to gather their army. In addition to relying on cheap humor, this fifth entry does little to advance the series' plot (it ends with the battle still looming), but the twins' nonstop adventures should appeal to fans.
421 pp.
| Little
| July, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-40689-5$18.00
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-40688-8
(4)
4-6
Land of Stories series.
Illustrated by
Brandon Dorman.
The evil Masked Man is traveling through fantasy stories (both authored and folkloric) to gather an army of villains, while twins Alex and Conner, aided by fairy-tale friends, attempt to capture him. Slapdash character development is disappointing, but fans of the enjoyably imaginative series will be pleased with this madcap mash-up (think Lewis Carroll meets Once upon a Time).
519 pp.
| Little
| August, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-20154-4$18.00
(4)
4-6
In this sequel (The Wishing Spell), thirteen-year-old twins Alex and Conner return to the Land of Stories to save their kidnapped mother and, along with some fairy-tale stalwarts, search for the Wand of Wonderment to stop the evil Enchantress's threat. The narrative is full of exposition, but fans of the first installment will find more of the same here.
440 pp.
| Little
| July, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-20157-5$17.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Brandon Dorman.
Twins Alex and Conner find themselves transported to an alternate world where Snow White, Red Riding Hood, and other fairy-tale favorites live. But how will smart Alex and smart-aleck Conner find their way home? There's little that's new here and the plot is very predictable, but the pace is lively and the dialogue buoyant. A sequel seems indicated.
258 pp.
| Little
| November, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-23295-1$17.99
(4)
YA
Glee star Colfer writes as ambitious Carson Phillips, Clover High senior and future editor of the New Yorker. To increase his chances of getting into Northwestern, Carson blackmails his intelligence-challenged classmates into submitting to the literary magazine he founded. Carson's contempt for nearly everything is initially jarring, but his abrasive narration soon settles into a sharp and occasionally hilarious satire.