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The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey
Book 5
Series: The Land of Stories
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The 5th book in the No.1 New York Times bestselling series by Chris Colfer.
In the highly anticipated continuation of the Land of Stories series, Conner learns that the only place to fight the Masked Man's literary army is inside his own short stories!
When the twins and their friends enter worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, finding allies no one else could have ever dreamed of, the race begins to put an end to the Masked Man's reign of terror. Can the twins finally restore peace in the fairy tale world?
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The Land of Stories: Worlds Collide
The epic conclusion to Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories! In the highly anticipated finale, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the The Land of Stories fairy tale characters—heroes and villains—are no longer confined within their world! With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
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The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey
The 5th book in the No.1 New York Times bestselling series by Chris Colfer. In the highly anticipated continuation of the Land of Stories series, Conner learns that the only place to fight the Masked Man's literary army is inside his own short stories! When the twins and their friends enter worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, finding allies no one...PaperbackSold Out -
The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning
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The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns
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An Author's Odyssey by Chris Colfer has received praise for its action-packed chapters, emotional depth, and adventurous storyline. Colfer is noted for his adeptness at creating memorable characters, reviving classic favourites with intriguing narratives and fully developed personalities. The book has been described as a captivating read with a compelling blend of adventure, humour, and romance, likened to surpassing the creativity found in Disney's magical realms.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349132273
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 June 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Illustration: B/w illustrations & colour maps for endpapers
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 172.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the TIME 100, Time magazine's annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, Stranger Than Fanfiction, and the books in The Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns, A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, An Author's Odyssey, and Worlds Collide, and the companion books A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales, The Mother Goose Diaries, Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty, The Curvy Tree, and Trollbella Throws a Party.
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The Land of Stories: Worlds Collide
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