#2 in The Land of Stories Series
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns
What’s inside...
The Enchantress Returns is the second book in The Land of Stories series, where twins Alex and Conner Bailey are back in the real world, living a normal life until they discover that their mother has been kidnapped by the Enchantress who threatens both the fairy tale and the real world. They must return to the Land of Stories, gather allies, and stop the Enchantress.
Character compass
Discussion points
What do you think motivated the Enchantress to return, and how do her actions affect the other characters?
How do the twins Alex and Conner differ in their approaches to challenges they face in the story? Which approach do you relate to more, and why?
If you could have a magical power like one of the characters in the book, what would it be and how would you use it?
How do the characters in the story demonstrate teamwork? Can you share a time when you had to work with others to solve a problem?
What lessons do you think the story teaches about bravery and kindness?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and opinions about the story, affirming their ideas to build confidence.
Tie discussions to real-life experiences to make themes more relatable. Ask your child to draw parallels between the challenges faced by characters and their own life.
Promote empathy by discussing different character perspectives. Ask your child how they would feel and react in similar situations.
Use the magical elements of the book to spark creativity in your child. Ask them to imagine their own magical world or character, incorporating themes from the book.
As an extension to the book’s theme of courage, discuss with your child about a time they had to do something brave and how they felt about it.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of perseverance
Explanation: In the story, the characters face numerous challenges but continue to strive towards their goals, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it's solving a tough math problem or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the book often collaborate to solve problems and overcome obstacles, illustrating how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to work cooperatively in group settings such as school projects or sports teams.
Example Lesson: Understanding the consequences of one's actions
Explanation: Characters in the book face repercussions from the decisions they make, teaching readers about accountability.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by thinking about how their actions affect others and making responsible choices.
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters often show empathy towards others' feelings and situations, which helps in resolving conflicts.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of considering others' perspectives and feelings in real life interactions.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: Characters in 'The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns' often take brave actions despite their fears, showing the importance of courage.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to face their own fears, such as trying out for a new activity or standing up for themselves or others.