The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer is the first book in the Land of Stories series that follows twins Alex and Conner as they travel through a book into a magical fairy tale world. Along their adventure they meet a host of familiar characters, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood and so many more. But the fairy tale world is not only home to heroes, Alex and Conner must outrun the forces of evil if they want to make it home.
The author creates a descriptive world full of all of the classic fairy tale characters. It is a fun and playful read with plenty of humour but also full of adventure and mystery. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this fantasy tale about this enchanting world which is much like the curvy tree, filled with twists and turns.