By reading some of the text aloud, strange phenomena begin to occur and Brystal discovers she is capable of magic! And the more she practices it, the harder it becomes to hide.Īfter being caught and convicted, Brystal is saved by a mysterious woman named Madame Weatherberry. Magic is despised and outlawed throughout the world-Brystal is well aware of the severe consequences the book may bring-but her curiosity gets the best of her. But one day Brystal uncovers a secret section of the library and finds a book about magic that changes her life forever. Working as a maid at her local library gives her the perfect excuse to be near them and allows her to sneak a few titles home when no one is looking. Her only escape are books, but since it's illegal for women to read in her country, she has to find creative ways of acquiring them. Some heavy issues, including the death of parents and other losses, mix with wisecracks and fantasy.A new series set in the Land of Stories universe from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Chris Colfer, perfect for new and old fans!įourteen-year-old Brystal Evergreen has always known she was destined for great things-that is, if she can survive the oppressive Southern Kingdom. Colfer's narrative voice is often like that of a precocious, snarky middle-schooler, blending slang, pretentious words, and occasional innuendo with gusto. Colfer's many subplots gallop along at a breakneck pace, mixing swordplay, high tragedy, low comedy, poignant partings, and tender reunions in a creative tale with positive values and great heart. Parents need to know that The Enchantress Returns is the second installment in Glee star Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series the first book, The Wishing Spell, hit No. used to rub-a-dub-dub with the three men in a tub!"ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. She also gets drunk with soldiers guarding the house and sings mildly suggestive, if nursery-rhyme-related, songs with them, e.g.
The character Mother Goose is a drinker and takes frequent nips from her pocket flask.
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