Colfers portrayal of kurt has received much critical praise, and he has been the recipient of several awards, including best supporting actor in a series, miniseries or television film at the 2011 golden globe awards and two consecutive. Best known for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the goldenglobe winning international television show glee, chris colfer has also made a name for himself as the author of the highly successful land of stories series. More reliant on good storytelling and plot coherence, and shorter on the wisecracks and slapstick than the earlier stories, the tale retains. For now, if you need to search for older posts, try chriscolfernewsarchive. Chris colfer books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. How chris colfer went from glee to author of books for middleschoolers. Chris colfer is from clovis, california, born on may 27, 1990.
He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Chris colfer height weight body statistics boyfriend. He was the writer, star, producer and novelist of the movie. Californiaborn chris colfer is a singer and an actor. The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, a grimm warning and. Chris colfer is an emmynominated and golden globewinning actor bestknown for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the fox television series glee. Chris colfer biography affair, in relation, ethnicity. In fact, colfers next book was partially inspired by glee and. If your kids are looking for a new series featuring mystical and fairy tale creatures, you cant go wrong with any of chris colfer s books. The new york times bestselling books follow the adventures of twins as they travel through a land filled with fairy tale characters. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Oct 31, 2016 chris colfer is a crazytalented childrens author but his next book is definitely different from what his fans are used to.
Buzzfeed had the chance to catch up colfer and talk about his writing process, the possible movies based on the books, and. I know this is a childrens book but i love a variety of books for all ages. Chris colfer, who plays kurt hummel in the high school musical glee, has written a novel that bears an unmistakable televisual stamp. Discover book depositorys huge selection of chris colfer books online. He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series. Colfer was included in the list of 100 most influential people in time magazine in 2011. It is true that books that take a new look at characters are popular these days. It expands upon the original stories helping the reader to think more deeply about the choices, ethics, histories, and complex circumstances that surround both those characters and each of our lives. Chris colfer s kids book a tale of magic is fighting exgay therapy the glee star discussed how his latest fantasy novel is inspired by realworld trauma. Chris colfer is probably most famous for playing the role of kurt hummel. Fourteenyearold brystal evergreen has always known she was destined for great thingsthat is, if she can survive the oppressive southern kingdom.
He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by lightning. Check each stores website for details and contact information about each citys event. Most important possecion style favorite food do you like this. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. Rowling the wishing spell by chris colfer harry potter. He penned the book turnedmovie struck by lightning in. The land of stories book list, reading level information, appropriate reading age range. Chris colfer, who plays kurt hummel in the high school musical glee, has written a novel that bears an. The land of stories paperback gift set by chris colfer. Christopher paul chris colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor and singer.
As a kid, chris colfer would use writing and acting to escape his real life problems and to entertain people. Chris colfer is an american actor, singer and writer who came to limelight for his role of kurt hummel in the super hit television series glee. Jul, 2017 as chris colfer turns the page on his hit childrens book fantasy series, the former glee star turned author is embarking on a new chapter and bringing his literary work to film worlds collide. On glee, colfer plays kurt hummel, the young fashionista who recently came out to his dad and classmates. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. Dear reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirtyfive classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very. He was brought up along with his four brothers by his father, who was an artist, elementary school teacher, and historian, and his mother, a drama teacher and stage writer. But author chris colfer says that the story lines and characters in the land of stories have been evolving in his mind since he was 10 years old, and it shows in a good way. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the television musical glee 200915.
All in all the book the land of stories the wishing spell by chris colfer is an exciting, fun book about kids in a fairy tale world. Sometimes books, movies, and tv shows generate their own selfcontained world of fandom think star wars, harry potter, or chris colfer s own glee. He is also the author of a series of novels for kids about twins named alex and conner. The enchantress returns is the second book in the series and was published on august 6, 20. Evan agostiniinvisionap in addition to being an actor, colfer is a writer. He is also a new york times bestselling author whose books include the first three novels in the land of stories series the wishing spell, the enchantress returns and a grimm warning as well. In confecting this fairytale homage, which he began. This list contains books written by chris colfer score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Christopher paul colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor, singer, and author.
Appearing on last nights chelsea lately, glee star chris colfer publicly acknowledged that he, like his character, is gay. I never knew chris colfer, a main character in glee, could write. Staton this is a book that looks at the morals and real lives of both 21st century middle school twins and most of the main characters within classic fairy tales and mother goose rhymes. Chris colfer talks a tale of magic, new book tour, being. Colfer is a new york times best selling author of this series, the first book of which found its way to number one for two straight weeks. The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, and a grimm warning. Fair warning its a prequel to the land of stories series and is a standalone. He plays the role of kurt hummel on the fox television show glee. The carson phillips journal, the books of the land of stories series. Colfer s portrayal of kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including best supporting actor in a series, miniseries or television film at the 2011. He dedicated his first novel to his grandmother, who acted as his first editor. Chris younger sister, hannah is suffering from serious epilepsy.
The top state of residence is pennsylvania, followed by new jersey. Take this quiz and find out what character from the book land of stories by chris colfer are you like. Everything you need to know about chris colfers fantasy book series. Mar 27, 2019 chris colfer biography affair, in relation, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is chris colfer. The land of stories, by chris colfer the new york times. Gained fame as glees openly gay kurt hummel, a role for which he won the golden globe award for best supporting actor in 2011. How chris colfer went from glee to author of books for. Explore books by chris colfer with our selection at. Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a. Hes also the author behind the land of stories series. Families can talk about the road trip in stranger than fanfiction. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about his life. She receives approximately fifty seizures every hour.
Chris colfer opens up about the bullying that inspired his new book the glee star says viscious online abuse served as his muse when writing his whimsical series the land of stories. Chris colfers next book is sort of inspired by glee so it. The land of stories tells the story of twins alex and conner bailey who are pulled into their grandmothers book. Christopher paul chris colfer is an american actor, singer, author and producer best known for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the television series glee. Chris colfer opens up about the bullying that inspired his. Chris had wanted to be an author from an early age, using it along with acting to escape from reality. In chris colfer s land of stories, many are about him. Parents need to know that a tale of magic is the first book in a series by chris colfer, illustrated by brandon dorman, that serves as a prequelorigin story to their blockbuster land of stories series. Chris colfer whisks his young heroes to a fairytale realm. Time magazine called colfer one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011. Chris colfer says land of stories isnt over, teases spinoff for glee. My now 12 yo started with the first book when it first came out and now couldnt wait to devour this latest installment. The average chris colfer is around 39 years of age with around 60% falling in to the age group of 2140. Chris colfer author biography, plus links to books by chris.
A grimm warning is the third installment in the land of stories series by author chris colfer. Colfer is best known for his role as kurt hummel in the tv show glee and is due to play the title role in the new noel coward film. We found 6 records in 4 states for chris colfer in the us. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. Everything you need to know about chris colfers fantasy book. Stranger than fanfiction by chris colfer 20170307 chris colfer on. Eoin colfer was born on may 14, 1965 in wexford, located on the south east coast of ireland. After completing 12 books for the land of stories fantasy series, chris colfer is back with a brand new adventure and this one, he reveals, was the toughest book hes ever had to write. He worked as a primary school teacher before he became a fulltime writer. News, pictures, and adoration of the remarkable and talented mr. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. The carson phillips journal and the land of stories series.
As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. Furthermore, he is popular for writing a book, the land of stories. Find the latest chris colfer books and products at dymocks online bookstore. Chris colfer is an american author of childrens fantasy novels in addition to being an actor. Chris colfer may be best known for starring in glee, the popular musical comedy television series now celebrating its 10th anniversary, but he has also gone on to write 15 bestselling young adult. Chris colfer, the golden globewinning actor turn bestselling author of.
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