In 2021, in an Entertainment Weekly interview, Colfer confirmed that the film had been cancelled as well as that he was searching for another home for the series. Later on, the pandemic had began which further delayed production of the movie. ĭisney later bought the rights to 20th Century Fox along with all its subsidiaries which put the movie on hold for quite a while. In 2017, Chris Colfer announced that there would be a film adaptation of the first book in his The Land of Stories series in production at 20th Century Fox. In the past, more specifically 2015, Colfer had hinted that he wanted unknown actors for the parts of Alex and Conner Bailey, however a cast was never formed in 2017 or in later years. I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.The Wishing Spell is a cancelled live-action adaption of The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell formerly in production at 20th Century Fox and 21 Laps Entertainment.Ĭhris Colfer was set to not only write the script adapting the first book in The New York Times bestselling series, The Land of Stories, but he was also set to make his directorial debut with the project. I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development. I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street. I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5. I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. When he’s not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo). He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for almost 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. She is an actress, known for Love Happens (2009), Mission to Mars (2000) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Steve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. Patricia Harras was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Steve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. You could possibly link in RE, the concept of being kind to someone and they will be kind to you, as well as the meaning of being friends to one another.Ī happy ending as well, we all like those. What would you wish for and why? Also be careful what you wish for, make sure you give clear or specific instructions, as we don’t all have the same likes and dislikes. I think this book offers lots of potential within the classroom, great for creative writing. There are some challenging words, despite being a picture book, could be used to provide confidence to a reader as they make the transition to story books with fewer pictures. Lovely cover, beautiful drawings, eye catching colours, as well as some different jungle characters to make a change. What would you wish for and why? Also be careful what you wis The Wishing Stone
The Wishing Stone Steve Smallman and Rebecca Elliott Lovely cover, beautiful drawings, eye catching colours, as well as some different jungle characters to make a change.
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