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    Land of Stories, The: The Enchantress Returns

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    About this audiobook

    After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.

    Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother!

    Against the will of their grandmother, the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.

    A Hachette Audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateAug 6, 2013
    ISBN9781478925071
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    Reviews for Land of Stories, The

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    • 3/5
      So...another fetch quest book with no real struggle to accomplish their tasks? Weak. Real weak.
    • 5/5
      Chris Colfer's second novel I found to be as riveting as the first. He combines the hilarious fun of imaginative retelling of fairytales, and the moral dilemmas to be solved by a brother and sister together.
    • 5/5
      This story is really touching, especially during the end. I cried a lot and felt for the twins. I look forward to reading the sequels.
    • 4/5
      This series is probably my favorite fairytale retelling of all! And it’s only book two!
    • 5/5
      Awesome book I thought it was interesting and lovely
    • 4/5
      This is the second book in the Land of Stories series. I really enjoyed reading more about twins, Alex and Connor, and this time, they need to save the Fairytale Land from an evil Enchantress.The characters of the book, were so often hilarious, and I really enjoyed the interweaving of different Fairytale characters with one another. It wasa lot of fun.
    • 2/5
      Land of Stories, Book 2: The Enchantress ReturnsThe second book in the Land of Stories series is sadly far less enjoyable than its predecessor.The storyline: The Evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance. A fun premise that really goes nowhere. This book is heavily flawed. First, and most simply a lot of the humor tends to fall flat. However, my biggest issue was the pacing of the book. The main quest line doesn’t begin until half way through the book. I spent the first 250 pages waiting for the “book to start.” Despite this, the first part of the book is still well-written and entertaining but it is just far too long. To add to that, when the main quest line begins, it moves a little too fast. The characters are able to defeat major villains quickly and without much difficulty. What should have been the most exciting part of the book is rushed though. The ending is emotional but also drawn out for too long. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the first and despite this review I will still read the third book in the series. However, if the issues with the next book are the same then I’m out. –RR AR: 5.3, 19 pts.
    • 5/5
      So the Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back for revenge. She will stop at nothing to get all the kingdoms in Fairy Tale land to bow to her and give her their thrones. Little is she expecting the twins to show up or Alex to stand up to her.Wow, what a lot of action and adventure in this rollicking tale. Fairy Godmother is trying to keep Alex and Connor safe but they are determined to get back to the Land of Stories by any method possible even if it means tricking Mother Goose. They manage to get back and start the quest to stop the Enchantress. They meet up again with old friends who help them on their quest. Even the trolls and goblins are not what they expect. Unexpected twists happen throughout their quest and this story. I could not put it down. I loved reacquainting myself the with characters and meeting some new ones. Some give a little towards the quest and some give all. Well worth reading!
    • 4/5
      This is book two in the Land of Stories series of kids' novels. I had mixed feelings about the first volume in the beginning, but found that eventually it won me over. This one, I'm pleased to report, I enjoyed all the way through. It doesn't exactly have that memorable, instant-classic quality I'm always secretly hoping for when I open up a book aimed at kids, but it's fun. I particularly enjoy Colfer's versions of classic fairy tale characters. They're flawed, quirky, and always entertaining. Especially the earthy, hard-drinking Mother Goose, who I just wish had been in more of the story and who I'm hoping to see again in future installments.I do hope we're done with collect-the-items quest plots for the rest of the series, though. I know it's a venerable fantasy trope, but two of them in as many books seems like about enough of that for a while.
    • 5/5
      Nothing makes me want to cry like the end of this book makes me want to cry. I'll be over here having an emotional breakdown if you need me.
    • 4/5
      I really like these characters, but these books are hard for me to judge since they are aimed at a younger market. The writing is definitely not an adult level, and Colfer is still finding his voice it seems. However, I liked a few of the twists and turns. I don't think this book needed to be 500 pages, but the pace is quick so you don't really notice.

      I'm pretty pleased that I saw the ending coming. ;-)
    • 5/5
      This is the second book following The Wishing Spell. In this one Alex and Connor Bailey have to find a way back to the Land of Stories to rescue their mother who was taken by the evil Enchantress. I am sold on these books, they are so much fun to read. Back are the characters that were in the first book and there are some new ones. I recommend these books and cannot wait for the next installment.
    • 4/5
      Another commute book done. When I heard Colfer was the voice on the audio version I had to listen. He is one of my favorites. I enjoyed the story as well lol. 4?
    • 4/5
      Love, Love, Love - so clever the way this story weaves together all the classic and favorite tales in a fresh and exciting new way. I adore the Bailey's and their adventures. I can't wait to go pick up the third installment. And I am looking forward to sharing these with my boys someday.