A Tale of Magic...

By: Chris Colfer

Narrated by: Chris Colfer

This #1 New York Times bestseller is the first book in a new series set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, perfect for both new and longtime fans!
When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic! But in the oppressive Southern Kingdom, women are forbidden from reading and magic is outlawed, so Brystal is swiftly convicted of her crimes and sent to the miserable Bootstrap Correctional Facility.
But with the help of the mysterious Madame Weatherberry, Brystal is whisked away and enrolled in an academy of magic! Adventure comes with a price, however, and when Madame Weatherberry is called away to attend to an important problem she doesn't return.
Do Brystal and her classmates have what it takes to stop a sinister plot that risks the fate of the world, and magic, forever?
Fall in love with an all-new series from Chris Colfer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Land of Stories, filled with adventure, imagination, and wonderfully memorable characters both familiar and new.
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Critic reviews

Praise for the Land of Stories series:
A #1 New York Times BestsellerA Barnes & Noble Best Kids' Book of the Year

"A magical debut."—Family Circle

"Captivating"—Teen Vogue

"In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters."—Los Angeles Times

"There's more in Colfer's magic kingdoms than Disney has dreamt of."—USA Today

"It will hit big with its combination of earnestness and playful poise."—The New York Times Book Review

"It's hard not to love a book dedicated to the Glee star's grandmother...Colfer gets off many good lines [and] the nifty ending ties the plot's multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures."—Publishers Weekly

wonderful

loved the story! appropriate for kids yet relevant fantasy. rising over repression, finding oneself, and caring for others are main themes

A well deserved prequel

When you hear prequel, you go oh no, the author done messed up. I fell in love with the fairytale world with Alex and Conner. I have been waiting for the next chapter with the granddaughter, but this book made me realize that I wanted more, the origin of Alex and Conner’s grandmother without knowing it. Colfer’s ability to create a masterpiece is just breathtaking. He is a true gem. Still blown away with this and can’t wait to listen to it again. Hoping for more.... Past or future.....

Chris is a Storytelling Genius

This series is phenomenal
Total game changer for my dreams 🌈
🫶🏻💚🫶🏻
“ If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”🥸🪄

best story ever I love it

this is the best story I have ever heard I love it so much. I have read the books so many times 😃

Awesome

Awesome thanks for making this book,it’s awesome and happy holidays everyone let joy proceed!