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Title details for The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley - Available

The Fairy Tale Detectives

#1 in series

by Michael Buckley
L.J. Ganser
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Enter a world of fractured fairy tales and magical mysteries in this first installment of the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm seriesPerfect for young readers and fantasy enthusiasts, this series combines mystery, humor, and fairy tale magic in a captivating way.
Orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne are sent to live with their newly discovered grandmother, Relda Grimm, in the strange town of Ferryport Landing. The girls soon learn a family secret: They are descendants of the famous Brothers Grimm, whose book of fairy tales is actually a history book.
When a terrorizing giant goes on a rampage through the town, it's up to the Sisters Grimm to stop him and to solve the mystery of who set the giant loose in the first place. Was it Mayor Charming, formerly Prince Charming, who desperately wants his kingdom back? The Three Not-So-Little Pigs,
the shifty town cops? Or one of the many other fairy-tale characters who seem to have it out for the Grimms?
Millions of readers have fallen in love with the Grimm sisters' adventures. The books are ideal for middle-grade readers, but enjoyable for anyone who loves a good fairy tale twist.
"Kids will love Sabrina and Daphne's adventures as much as I did."—Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I Know What You Did Last Summer

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Sisters Grimm

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 27, 2006

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781449894580
      • File size: 178566 KB
      • Duration: 06:12:00

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2006
      Gr 4-6 -Michael Buckley starts off with a bang in this energetic book (Abrams, 2005). Daphne and Sabrina Grimm have been tossed from one bad foster home to another after the disappearance of their parents. Now the grandmother they had been told was dead has sent for them. Naturally there -s a measure of distrust, and it only increases when their new home of Ferryport Landing starts getting stranger and stranger. The girls soon learn they are from THE family Grimm, and their new home is full of -Everafters - -fairy-tale and other literary characters who are held in this town by the existence of the Grimms, and who are not necessarily happy with the situation. When Grandma is kidnapped by a giant, the girls must suspend their disbelief and go to her rescue, using whatever magical tools come to hand. But in a world of pixies, witches, and giant-killers, finding a trustworthy companion might be a problem. This is a wild ride with a corrupt Prince Charming, the Three Little Pigs in charge of the police department, and a wise-cracking Puck who may or may not be on their side. Facing problems together stretches the girls - ingenuity, and brings all the Grimms closer, while setting the stage for the next book in the series. L.J. Ganser reads the story with good pacing and a lot of verve, creating different voices and accents for the characters and bringing Buckley -s story to vivid life. Listeners will enjoy the fast-paced action and grin at the humor, while delighting in the chance encounters with characters they should recognize from other stories. This definitely bodes well for the rest of the series. -"Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA"

      Copyright 2006 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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