by Chris Colfer
First published 2016
This collection brings together more than thirty-five beloved fairy tales and nursery rhymes, all retold by bestselling author Chris Colfer. The book serves as both a standalone treasury and a companion to the Land of Stories series. Readers will find familiar stories like "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Jack and the Beanstalk" presented in full color illustrations. The treasury doubles as a survival guide to the Land of Stories world. According to the framing device, the book possesses magical properties that cause its pages to glow and emit a humming sound. Readers are warned not to lean too close, as they might tumble into the fairy tale world itself. This is the same enchanted book that transports siblings Alex and Conner into their adventures in The Land of The Wishing Spell, the series opener. The collection appeals to both newcomers discovering these classic stories and existing fans of Colfer's fantasy series who want to own the magical book that started the twins' journey.
Genres: classic-literature, fantasy, fairy-tales
Vibes: cozy, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, portal-fantasy
Setting: Land of Stories
325 pages · Kindle Edition · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers