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By Mary Eisenhart
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Wacky humor, tugged heartstrings in fast-paced finale.
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Kids say the book offers an exhilarating finale to a beloved series, with strong character development and fantastic plot twists that keep readers hooked. However, some have criticized it for including elements they find inappropriate, such as LGBTQ representation and violence, leading to a polarized reception among audiences.
- amazing ending
- strong character development
- mixed reviews
- controversial content
- fast read
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What's the Story?
When WORLDS COLLIDE this time, it's not just our world and the fairy tale world. Oh no, also clashing in the streets of New York in this interdimensional epic are heroes and villains from assorted literary works, plus the half-baked fictional creations of protagonist Conner Bailey's younger days -- in short, pretty much the entire cast of the previous Land of Stories series. Will Conner be able to rally his forces, free twin Alex (currently under a curse and laying waste to the city), and save the world, or will the villains have their way? Or, will the U.S. Marines nuke New York and Alex before Conner can break the curse?
Is It Any Good?
Heroes and villains from fairy tales, literature, and a middle schooler's fevered imagination duke it out in the Big Apple as Chris Colfer brings his fairy-tale-world series to a satisfying close. With all the plot lines from previous installments all converging in the epic finale, he's got a lot of ground to cover, and many returning characters are reduced to cameo appearances, but they're often pretty memorable. Fans of the unfortunate Froggy (trapped inside a magic mirror) will be in heaven as the amphibious prince battles curses, foils villains, and shines as a quiet hero. Protagonist and Colfer alter ego Conner Bailey harnesses the power of storytelling to battle dark forces -- and, maybe, passes the torch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether Worlds Collide does a good job of wrapping up the Land of Stories series. Have you read the other books in the series? Which volume do you like best?
Which characters would you like to read more about if there happen to be more stories?
One of the big themes in Worlds Collide is the way writing can change the world. Do you agree? Have you ever read something that completely changed the way you felt about some idea or issue?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Brandon Dorman
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic , Fairy Tales ) , Adventures , Book Characters , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Litt
- Publication date : July 11, 2017
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 448
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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