The Wishing Spell is the first in Chris Colfer's series, The Land of Stories and I absolutely loved the incredibly eloquent tale featuring many well-known faces from fairy tales such as Jack and his Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Wicked Queen.

There's something intriguing about the retelling of fairy tales and the web Colfer has woven in The Wishing Spell is my new favourite. The series is ideal for middle grade children (six to eleven years) but I truly believe anyone who loves the allure of fairy tales and magic will, like myself want to read every book so you can learn The Land of Stories. I can promise you, that whilst the reader will recognize the names of the characters - you certainly won't believe life some of them are living when our two main characters, twins Alex and Connor Bailey trade high-school and a world filled with pain for one were magic is on the breeze.

Book one in The Land of Stories series is a breath of fresh air, the world building is phenomenal so that the reader feels as though they had fallen into the mysterious world. Colfer has created something that draws you in and once you've begin, you won't want the adventures to come to an end. There are twists and turns, and surprises a-plenty that the reader won't come seeing.

I'm really looking forward to starting book two and seeing just how the adventures will continue!