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Christopher Paul Colfer, simply known as Chris Colfer, is an American Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author of young adult and children’s books.

Born in Clovis, California, Colfer has been passionate about writing from his playground days, always writing and acting in an effort to entertain others.

An active member of the drama club in high school, his big break came in 2009 when he was casted as Kurt Hummel in the TV Series Glee, on Fox.

It was a role that saw him win the 2011 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in the TV series.

Colfer also starred in a movie adapted from his book Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal (2012); one which was directed by Brian Dannelly.

More about Chris Colfer

Genres: Children's Book, Young Adult

Born: 1990

United States

Website: https://thelandofstories.com/

Non Series

  • Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal (2012)
  • Stranger Than Fanfiction (2017)

Adventures from the Land of Stories

  1. The Mother Goose Diaries (2015)
  2. Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty (2015)

Land of Stories

  1. The Wishing Spell (2012)
  2. The Enchantress Returns (2013)
  3. A Grimm Warning (2014)
  4. Beyond the Kingdoms (2015)
  5. An Author's Odyssey (2016)
  6. Worlds Collide (2017)
  7. A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales: A Companion Book (2016)
  8. The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide: A Companion Book (2018)
  9. Goldilocks (Wanted Dead or Alive): A Companion Book (2021)

Land of Stories Picture Books

  1. The Curvy Tree (2015)
  2. Trollbella Throws a Party (2017)

Tale of Magic

  1. A Tale of Magic... (2019)
  2. A Tale of Witchcraft... (2020)
  3. A Tale of Sorcery... (2021)
Land of Stories Picture Books

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Non Series

Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal

Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal follows the story of outcast high school senior Carson Phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application; his goal in life is to get into Northwestern and eventually become the editor of The New Yorker.

At once laugh-out-loud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, Struck By Lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school.

The film Stuck By Lightning features Colfer's own original screenplay. Colfer also stars in the film alongside Allison Janney, Christina Hendricks, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Hyland, and Polly Bergen.

Struck by Lightning
Director: Brian Dannelly
Cast: Chris Colfer, Allison Janney, Christina Hendricks, Sarah Hyland, Carter Jenkins, Brad William Henke, Rebel Wilson, Angela Kinsey, Polly Bergen, Dermot Mulroney
Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2012
ISBN: 978-0316232937
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Stranger Than Fanfiction

Cash Carter is the young, world famous lead actor of the hit television show Wiz Kids. When four fans jokingly invite him on a cross-country road trip, they are shocked that he actually takes them up on it. 

Chased by paparazzi and hounded by reporters, this unlikely crew takes off on a journey of a lifetime--but along the way they discover that the star they love has deep secrets he's been keeping.

What they come to learn about the life of the mysterious person they thought they knew will teach them about the power of empathy and the unbreakable bond of true friendship.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2017
ISBN: 978-0316383431
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Adventures from the Land of Stories

The Mother Goose Diaries

Mother Goose has had centuries of thrilling adventures and finally she's allowing her favorite readers to take a peek at all her secrets. 

Who else gossiped with Queen Elizabeth I, taught geography to Napoleon, marched for equal rights with Martin Luther King Jr., and served as Andy Warhol's muse?

With Chris Colfer's trademark wit and humor, fans will love getting the inside scoop on Mother Goose.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-0349132259
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty

From beloved author Chris Colfer comes a magnificent guide for anyone who is either royal, or might one day become royal after narrowly escaping Death by Wolf.

Read the pages within for boundless wisdom regarding royal style and advice on how to handle one's subjects. We wish you a long and successful reign (provided you are not an enemy of our kingdom).

Full of fun and helpful tips, fans will love getting a mandatory education from her majesty, Queen Red Riding Hood.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-0349132235
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Land of Stories

The Wishing Spell

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.

The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.

But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2012
ISBN: 978-0316201568
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
The Enchantress Returns

After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.

Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother! 

Against the will of their grandmother, the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2013
ISBN: 978-0316201551
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A Grimm Warning

Conner Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind him--until he discovers a mysterious clue left by the famous Brothers Grimm. With help from his classmate Bree and the outlandish Mother Goose, Conner sets off on a mission across Europe to crack a two-hundred-year-old code.

Meanwhile, Alex Bailey is training to become the next Fairy Godmother...but her attempts at granting wishes never go as planned. Will she ever be truly ready to lead the Fairy Council?

When all signs point to disaster for the Land of Stories, Conner and Alex must join forces with their friends and enemies to save the day. But nothing can prepare them for the coming battle...or for the secret that will change the twins' lives forever.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2014
ISBN: 978-0316406826
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Beyond the Kingdoms

Fairy tales are just the beginning.

The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger.

With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's secret scheme: He possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature's greatest villains!

So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late?

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-0316406871
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
An Author's Odyssey

The Masked Man has captured all the royal families from the Land of Stories with the help of his army of literature's greatest villains, including the Wicked Witch of the West, the Queen of Hearts, and Captain Hook. With his sinister plan finally in motion, he is eager to destroy the families and take his place as emperor.

Alex and Conner know they are no match against the Masked Man's legion of villains, but they realize that they may be in possession of the greatest weapon of all: their own imaginations! So begins the twins' journey into Conner's very own stories to gather an army of pirates, cyborgs, superheroes, and mummies as they band together for the ultimate fight against the Masked Man.

Meanwhile, an even more dangerous plan is brewing--one that could change the fates of both the fairy-tale world and the Otherworld forever.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2016
ISBN: 978-0316383219
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Worlds Collide

In the highly anticipated conclusion to the Land of Stories series, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the Land of Stories fairy tale characters--heroes and villains--are no longer confined within their world!

With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win their biggest battle yet. Can the twins restore order between the human and fairy tale world?

Breathtaking action mixed with laugh out loud moments and lots of heart will make this a gripping conclusion for many fans!

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2017
ISBN: 978-0316355889
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales: A Companion Book

Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories. If you notice the pages glowing, followed by an inviting humming noise, don't be afraid! That is just the book's magic. But whatever you do, don't lean too far into the book. You never know where you might end up.

Enter the world of fairy tales in this stunning illustrated gift book that includes more than thirty-five beloved stories and rhymes retold by #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer.

This gorgeous, full-color companion book to the Land of Stories series will appeal to new and old fans alike, who will delight in favorite classics such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and more. Here is the beloved fairy-tale treasury that Alex and Conner fall into in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell--a beautifully designed addition to the series, and the magical book that started it all!

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2016
Ebook: B01EFL9ASW
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide: A Companion Book

A combination travel guide, encyclopedia, and exciting fan compendium, this ultimate guidebook includes sections such as "Who's Who," "Places to Go," and "Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Things" that explore the backgrounds and histories of the many characters, places, and magic items throughout the beloved Land of Stories series.

This book also includes bonus chapters, insider information about the series, and more, including sketches from the author, "Secrets from the Land of Stories," and "Chris's Top Ten Tips for Writers."

Perfect for new and mega-fans alike, this full-color guidebook illustrated by series artist Brandon Dorman captures the magical ins and outs of the Land of Stories we know and love and delivers new, never-before-seen art and information sure to thrill and satisfy readers.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-0316523431
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Goldilocks (Wanted Dead or Alive): A Companion Book

When we first meet her in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, Goldilocks is a beautiful and tough-as-nails outlaw. Discover her origin story and more in this brand new, lushly illustrated full-color graphic novel, as she takes you on adventures where she may or may not break a few laws along the way.

Once upon a time, the kingdoms of the fairy-tale world lived in perfect harmony under the guidance of the Happily Ever After Assembly. But not all creatures and territories have been invited to this peaceful union. Monsters and criminals have found refuge in the Dwarf Forests, a land without rulers or law. When a plot by the Charming brothers is unveiled and threatens to push society's unwanted from their homes, the fairy-tale world's harmony and Goldilocks' home are put in jeopardy...

New and returning fans of the Land of Stories will fall in love with the adventures of Goldilocks before she met Alex and Conner Bailey. Fans will recognize familiar characters including Porridge, Jack, and Queen Red Riding Hood; and a ragtag team of misfits is introduced, including Puss in Boots, Little Miss Muffet, Pinocchio, and more.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 978-0316355957
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Land of Stories Picture Books

The Curvy Tree

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who didn't quite fit in. When she runs away, she happens upon a curvy tree who helps her understand the importance of being different! This picture book stands alone, but also plays an important role in the Land of Stories series--making this a must-have book for fans and new readers alike!

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2015
Ebook: B00T3E76VU
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Trollbella Throws a Party

It's Queen Trollbella's birthday and she's throwing herself an epic celebration. She has everything a troll girl would want: musicians, magical creatures, carnival rides, a gigantic cake, and more. So why isn't she having any fun?

Trollbella knows something is missing. When she meets a goblin boy sneaking into her party, Trollbella decides to share her party, and she discovers that a happy kingdom and learning to give back is the best gift she could've ever received.

This enchanted tale about the importance and the joy of sharing will be a must-have for Land of Stories fans, younger siblings, and new readers alike.

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2017
Ebook: B01MFI22BZ
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Tale of Magic

A Tale of Magic...

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?

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2019
ISBN: 978-0316523516
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A Tale of Witchcraft...

Brystal Evergreen changed the world, but the journey is just beginning...

Brystal and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community.

However, when a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy, the celebrations are cut short. As the witch begins recruiting faeries into her rival school of witchcraft, it becomes clear she has dark intentions. And soon Brystal's friend Lucy becomes embroiled in an ominous plot against mankind.

Elsewhere, the fragile peace is on the brink of shattering. Outrage has spread throughout the kingdoms in opposition to the legalization of magic. And, a dangerous and centuries-old clan known as the Righteous Brotherhood has resurfaced, with one goal in mind: to exterminate all magical life forever...starting with Brystal....

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2020
ISBN: 978-0316523547
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A Tale of Sorcery...

As the doors were pushed, flames and magma spewed out from between the cracks, offering glimpses into the world of fire and chaos beyond them.

Brystal Evergreen is running out of time. It has been almost one year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the Immortal in exchange for her life. But she still hasn’t found a single clue about who or where the Immortal is. To make matters worse, something dark and malignant has risen from deep within the earth, threatening life as we know it.

To stop this new evil, the fairies and witches must work with all the kingdoms and territories, including the Righteous Brotherhood and their Army of the Dead. But is the threat more familiar than they expected? And why is a secretive group of Sorcerers convinced that Xanthous Hayfield is connected to it?

Author: Chris Colfer
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 978-0316056083
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers