The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales

by Chris Colfer

Other authorsBrandon Dorman (Artist)
Hardcover, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

398.2

Genres

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2016), Edition: 1st American Edition, 336 pages

Description

Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. Folklore. HTML:From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a gorgeous, full-color fairy-tale treasury. Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories. If you notice the pages glowing, followed by an inviting humming noise, don't be afraid! That is just the book's magic. But whatever you do, don't lean too far into the book. You never know where you might end up. Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning illustrated gift book that includes more than thirty-five beloved stories and rhymes retold by #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer. This gorgeous, full-color companion book to the Land of Stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and more. Here is the beloved fairy-tale treasury that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell�??a beautifully designed addition to the series, and the magical book that started it al… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member KatKealy
Not nearly as entertaining as his other books. While a few of his versions of the classic fairy tales were pretty entertaining, the book was disappointing, since his OWN fairy tales are so much more interesting. I'd recommend all of his other books, but you can skip this one. On the plus side, it
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was a very fast read, clearly.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2016-10-16

Physical description

336 p.; 8.88 inches

ISBN

0316355917 / 9780316355919

Local notes

An illustrated gift book of thirty-five classic fairy tales and rhymes.
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