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The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, #1)

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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult

by Chris Colfer, Brandon Dorman

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4.21 (51.8K ratings)
calendar_today 2012
description 438 pages

The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer, Brandon Dorman holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 51.8K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 438 pages.

About The Wishing Spell

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.

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Author Chris Colfer, Brandon Dorman
Published 2012
Pages 438
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 4.21 / 5.00
Total Ratings 51,752

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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51.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.21, The Wishing Spell is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.21
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Wishing Spell?

The Wishing Spell is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Wishing Spell worth reading?

Based on 51.8K reader ratings, The Wishing Spell has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Wishing Spell?

The Wishing Spell has 438 pages.

Who wrote The Wishing Spell?

The Wishing Spell was written by Chris Colfer, Brandon Dorman. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for The Wishing Spell?

The ISBN-13 for The Wishing Spell is 9780316201580.0.

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