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The Wishing Spell

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Chris Colfer

The Wishing Spell

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

438

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fairy-tale world • Timeless

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer, twins Alex and Conner Baily are transported into a fairy-tale world through their grandmother's book. They embark on an adventure to collect magical items for the Wishing Spell, their only way home, while encountering beloved fairy-tale characters. Their journey is complicated by the Evil Queen, who also seeks the spell for personal reasons.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Exciting

Playful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

156,504 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer offers an engaging fairy-tale adventure that appeals to middle-grade readers with its imaginative plot and relatable protagonists. While praised for its creativity and humor, some critics find the writing style simplistic and the pacing uneven. Nevertheless, its charm and entertainment value make it a popular choice among young readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wishing Spell?

Fans of The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer will likely enjoy stories like Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley. Readers who appreciate blending fairy-tale elements with modern adventures, strong sibling dynamics, and clever reinterpretations of classic tales will find this series enchanting.

4.5

156,504 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

438

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fairy-tale world • Timeless

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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