Which Land Of Stories Book Comes First In The Series Timeline?

The Wishing Spell definitely kicks it all off, but I'm wondering about the prequel novellas too. As a new reader, what's the absolute earliest story chronologically?
2026-07-29 05:17:43
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NicoByrd
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It's interesting how the very question implies a search for a beginning. That instinct is correct—there is a clear beginning. The Land of Stories as a narrative experience begins on page one of 'The Wishing Spell'. The story of the world within the books begins earlier, but that's backstory. The story we're invited to follow as readers starts with Alex, Conner, and their grandmother's book. That's the first page of the journey.
2026-07-30 04:30:13
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GoodDawn
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I'm more of a visual person, so I looked at a timeline infographic once. It showed 'A Tale of Magic...' events way back in the past, but the main timeline arrow started with 'The Wishing Spell'. That visual sealed it for me. The prequels are backstory; the main timeline is the story. You follow the main timeline first. So, grab 'The Wishing Spell' and start following that arrow.
2026-07-31 01:04:39
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JackElm
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The answer is so straightforward it feels boring to say it. 'The Wishing Spell'. But sometimes the truth is boring. Not every series has a complicated 'watch order' like some anime. This is a linear book series for middle-grade readers, and it's structured very clearly. Book 1, then Book 2, and so on. Embrace the simplicity and just start reading.
2026-07-31 04:13:53
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MarkWard
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I love a good reading order debate, but this one has a clear answer. The main six-book Land of Stories series begins with 'The Wishing Spell'. The subsequent 'A Tale of Magic...' books are a separate prequel trilogy. They're great, but they're a supplement, not a replacement for the starting point. For the primary story of the Bailey twins, you follow the numbers 1 through 6. It's a clean, unambiguous order.
2026-08-01 20:28:48
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RubyCole
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I drifted off thinking about the scene where they first fall into the book. That moment is so iconic for the series. It's in the first book, obviously. That's the moment that defines everything. If you haven't read that scene, you haven't really started the series. Any other starting point would mean missing that fundamental, magical transition from our world to the Land of Stories. It's non-negotiable.
2026-08-04 11:08:10
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