The Land Of Stories

By Jaden

           Have you ever wanted to visit the fairy tale world? Well that’s what Alex and Conner Bailey do in The Land of Stories written by Chris Colfer.  Alex and Conner, who are 11 years old, receive a book from their grandma that transports them into the fairy tale world. Alex’s wish came true: to travel through the fairy tale world as Conner unwillingly went. But how will they get home? The wishing spell is the only way they can get home. As they travel from the dwarf forest to the corner kingdom, the charming kingdom, the red riding hood kingdom and other places they’ll find items to activate the wishing spell. On their journey, they collect items and met new friends who are determined to help them get home. Will Alex and Conner be able to get home?(1) “Once upon a time' These are the most magical words our world has ever known and the gateway to the greatest stories ever told. They're an immediate calling to anyone who hears them-a calling into a world where everyone is welcome and anything can happen. Mice can become men, maids can become princesses, and they can teach valuable lessons in the process.” ― Chris Colfer, The Wishing Spell  Everyone should read The Land of Stories because it’s entertaining, it affects your emotions, and it will get people reading!   

 (2) “A villain is just a victim whose story hasn’t been told.”― Chris Colfer, The Wishing Spell. So many people love this book because, it tells you things you didn’t know. For example, did you know that Goldilocks and red riding hood both were in love with Jack from the bean stalk? My friend Marley was so shocked when she found out that the evil queen name was Evie. In The Land Of Stories you will also learn that you can’t judge a person by just knowing a little bit of their history. For example, you will learn to love the evil queen once you get to know more of her history. As Alex and Conner travel the fairy tale world looking for the artifacts they almost get killed or go to unexpecting stops. The book will grab your attention and it has a very exciting, adventurous plot.   

           

       Reading The Land Of Stories will really get  your emotions kicked up and going. When my old teacher from 3rd grade read it to me I cried when she read the end because, it was so sad. The chapters in this book will make you tense up, make you scream of joy , or cry of sadness.

Everyone in my old class all exclaimed no, yes, and gasp when my teacher read the book. “ As Evie grabbed her heart of stone she ached more and more as she was holding her dead fiance that she just freed from her magic mirror.” Listening to this part of the book made me cry because it was so sad. The most important  thing about reading The Land Of Stories is that it teaches you to not be ashamed of who you are to be brave and make the right decisions. Alex is the smartest girl in school and didn’t feel like she fit in but, on her journey through the fairy tale world with her brother she learns that what makes you  different  makes her the most jeweled girl in both worlds(3).“Courage is one thing that no one can ever take away from you.” ― Chris Colfer, The Wishing Spell After reading this book I got stronger on the inside. From then on I didn’t care what people thought of me.

       Some kids text, plays games on the computer, or watches TV, but with this book for all ages kid and teens will read instead of doing a useless game or watch a no good TV show. More than 70 percent kids 8 to 18 have tvs in their room. Which, damages their life spending time with their family. Fact, children 2 to 5 watch tv for more than 32 hour a week.  Reading is so important to learning which includes spelling, grammar, and fluency. Also reading is a skill that will help you throughout your education. Scientists are using their most important tools to peer inside the human brain, they have found many shocking info. They found out that our brain uses 7 different regions when we read. Reading also makes are brain grow from when we were a baby. Also reading is not just a talent we are born with like, seeing and hearing.  It is a "recent cultural invention.” A long time ago man found an instrument. That instrument was a tv.  CSGlobe says “When you watch TV, brain activity switches from the left side of your brain (responsible for logical thought and critical analysis) to the right side.

       If you your kids read The Land Of Stories they will most likely not watch tv for as much as  before. I read this book three days straight without knowing anyone was talking to me. Kids 13 and under will be more eager to explore the world, like explore their back yard, the park, or the city with an adult of course. Did you know that 68% of American 4th graders do not read at a proficient level? There are at least ten reasons why you should read to your kids. Here’s an example. One, it builds a stronger relationship and teaches younger kids basic speech skills. In the article Reading and re-reading The Land Of Stories mother Michelle says “that she heard the about the book and thought it would be great for her and the kids. When J ( her daughter I assume)  heard me ( Micelle ) listen to it on audiobook book  she heard names of some princesses that she recognized and she got curious. From then on J was  sucked into The Land Of Stories”. “To be honest I never read much, until I read The Land Of Stories, know I read nonstop.”  A person from goodreads.com  says “ I think it’s a good book for anyone.” http://www.barnesandnoble.com the publisher says “There's more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of."—USA Today".

      The Land Of Stories is a really entertaining book for kids, preteens, teenagers, and grownups. So I recommend anyone should read this book for these reasons. It’s entertaining, get’s your emotions kicked up and going, and will get kids to do something else.. The Land Of Stories will make you love reading. Go read The Land Of Stories!