Chris Colferis launching a new series set in his best-sellingLand of Storiesuniverse.
The only problem: Magic is despised and outlawed, and Brystal is convicted for her crimes.
Colfer launched his Land of Stories universe with the novelThe Wishing Spell, which became a no.
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1New York Timesbest-seller in 2012, and has found consistent success as an author in the years since.
“A little girl recently wrote to me and threatened ‘You better write another book series or else.’
So, for my own safety, I’m happy to oblige her.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Below you might check out the gorgeous cover as well as a fun clip detailing its package.
A Tale of Magic…publishes Oct. 1 and isavailable for pre-order.
“I’ve never heard of such a thing.”
“Then allow me to explain,” Madame Weatherberry said.
“Witchcraft is a ghastly and destructive practice.
It stems from a dark desire todeceiveanddisrupt.
Butmagicis something else entirely.
At its core, magic is a pure and positive art form.
The king sank into his chair and held his head, dizzy with confusion.
“Oh dear, I’ve overwhelmed you,” Madame Weatherberry said.
“Let me simplify it for you, then.Magic is good, magic is good, magic is good.
“You’re saying magic is not the same as witchcraft.”
“Correct,” Madame Weatherberry said with an encouraging nod.
“Apples and oranges.”
“So, if notwitches, what do you call people who practice magic?”
Madame Weatherberry held her head high with pride.
“We call ourselvesfairies, sir.”
“Yes,fairies,” she repeated.
“Now do you understand my desire to enlighten your perspective?
The world’s issue isn’t with fairies who practice magic, it’s with witches who commit witchcraft.
But tragically, we’ve been grouped together and condemned as one and the same for centuries.
Fortunately, with my guidance and your influence, we are more than capable of rectifying it.”
“I’m afraid I disagree,” the king said.
“I beg your pardon?”
“Yes, butbothhave been considered sinful since the beginning of time,” Champion went on.
“Do you know how difficult it is to redefine something for society?
It took me decades to convince my kingdom that potatoes aren’t poisonousand peoplestillavoid them in the markets!”
Madame Weatherberry shook her head in disbelief.
“Are you comparing an innocent race of people to potatoes, sir?”
That would be far easier than convincing a stubborn world to change its ways.”
Sir, it’s possible for you to’t be serious!”
Normal people live above temptation every day.”
“Because you’re implying magic comes with an off switchlike it’s some sort ofchoice.”
“Of course magic is a choice!”
For the first time since their interaction began, Madame Weatherberry’s pleasant temperament changed.
It was as if Champion were facing a different woman altogethera woman who should befeared.
“Magic isnota choice,” Madame Weatherberry said sharply.
“Ignoranceis a choice.Hatredis a choice.Violenceis a choice.
But someone’sexistenceis never a choice, or a fault, and it’s certainly not a crime.
You would be wise to educate yourself.”
Champion was too afraid to say another word.
The fairy closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed herself before continuing their discussion.
“Perhaps we should give His Majesty a demonstration,” Madame Weatherberry suggested.
Will you hey show King Championwhymagic isn’t a choice?"
