The Land of Stories Books in Order
The Land of Stories is a 6-book series by Chris Colfer for ages 9–12, at a grade 5 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 2.2
The Land of Stories Reading Order
All 6 The Land of Stories books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wishing Spell | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | The Enchantress Returns | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | A Grimm Warning | Level 5 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 4 | Beyond the Kingdoms 2015 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | An Author's Odyssey | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Land of Stories Worlds Collide 2017 · Christopher Colfer | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. The Land of Stories (6 books by Chris Colfer) lands at a grade 5 reading level, with average content intensity 2.2/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All The Land of Stories Books
The Wishing Spell
Chris Colfer
The Wishing Spell
Chris Colfer
The Enchantress Returns
Chris Colfer
The Enchantress Returns
Chris Colfer
A Grimm Warning
Chris Colfer
A Grimm Warning
Chris Colfer
Beyond the Kingdoms
Chris Colfer
Beyond the Kingdoms
Chris Colfer
An Author's Odyssey
Chris Colfer
An Author's Odyssey
Chris Colfer
Land of Stories
Christopher Colfer
Land of Stories
Christopher Colfer
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Questions about The Land of Stories series
- What reading level is The Land of Stories series?
- The Land of Stories books are at a grade 5 reading level (average grade level 5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read The Land of Stories books?
- Read The Land of Stories books in series order: Book 1: The Wishing Spell; Book 2: The Enchantress Returns; Book 3: A Grimm Warning; Book 4: Beyond the Kingdoms; Book 5: An Author's Odyssey; and 1 more.
- What age is The Land of Stories series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends The Land of Stories for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.