

Series: The Land of Stories (Book 3)
Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 9, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316406821
ISBN-13: 978-0316406826
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.2 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (931 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7

Review of the Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning by Chris ColferChris Colfer’s writing is maturing as the twins are growing up. This third installment of the Land of Stories series is the best one yet. The writing is better, the story deeper, and darker. Not too dark compared to other books in the genre. Since the twins are now fourteen, one presumes that is the target audience as well.Whereas the Wishing Spell was light and funny, and the Return of the Enchantress was at times funny and sad, A Grimm Warning is actually frightening and serious. There is still plenty of humor especially involving many of the Land of Stories characters and of course Connor, but the themes of war are pretty heavy for a young audience. The twins get to spend time apart and grow which is nice to see though when they come back together the reunion is very welcome. They each get a romantic interest – though they are very sweet and innocent as should be expected for first love of the very young.In our world, Connor goes on a quest reminiscing of the previous two books as he desperately tries to pass on the Grimm warning about the potential invasion of the land of stories. Meanwhile, Alex works on her powers, allows romance to blossom, and is installed as Fairy Godmother to be.They are reunited under dire circumstance as the invasion of the Grande Armée threatens the entire Land of Stories and Alex is tested as the acting Fairy Godmother. Managing a war is a huge task for a fourteen year old but as she did in the Return of the Enchantress, Alex shows wisdom, maturity and grace under extreme pressure.The story ends on a huge shocker and sort of a cliff hanger. I was left trying to piece the mystery together because it both does and doesn't make sense!
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