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Title details for The Problem Child by Michael Buckley - Available

The Problem Child

#3 in series

by Michael Buckley
L.J. Ganser
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The fairy-tale detectives set out to rescue their parents in The Problem Child, the third book in Michael Buckley's beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series.
For Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, the latest in a long line of fairy-tale detectives, there is one mystery they want to solve above all others: Who kidnapped their parents? Sabrina finds the secret hideaway of the Scarlet Hand, the sinister group of Everafters who are holding her parents captive, and she has a chance to rescue their mom and dad. But her plan is foiled by the most famous fairy-tale character in the world. How can a human child defeat a magic one? With the help of her little sister (who is a lot tougher than Sabrina realizes) and a long-lost relative, Sabrina finds a powerful weapon ... but discovers that magic comes at a high price.
The beloved Sisters Grimm series is the perfect opportunity for existing fans to revisit the adventures of the Grimm family and for new readers to discover the magic of the series for the first time.
"Kids will love Sabrina and Daphne's adventures as much as I did."—Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Sisters Grimm

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 8, 2006

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781449897239
      • File size: 189409 KB
      • Duration: 06:34:36

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 790
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This fairy-tale frolic is the third in the Sisters Grimm series. L.J. Ganser's warm voice expresses just the right amount of humor as he narrates Sabrina and Daphne Grimm's attempts to rescue their parents, who are being held captive by local homicidal maniac Little Red Riding Hood. Equally entertaining are the scenes involving the Grimm's magical neighbors. Baba Yaga's cackles, the Little Mermaid's whines, and Puck's crowing create dramatic moments in the girls' various enchanted quests. While the action will be key for most listeners, they will also appreciate the details of family dynamics expressed in the story. These fairy tales come to life with captivating results. C.A. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2007
      Gr 4-6-While this adventure (HNA Books, 2006) by Michael Buckley might be a bit confusing to those who have not read the previous two books, listeners will quickly catch on to the fact that Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are detectives, like other members of their family. Buckley has a grand time adapting fairy, folk, and fictional characters to the modern day. For example, Snow White is a teacher who is being romanced by the unethical and slick Mayor Charming, and the girls' parents have been kidnapped by what turns out to be a psychotic Little Red Riding Hood and her lethal "kitty" who turns out to be Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky. With the help of a newly found uncle and their guardian, the girls must stop Riding Hood's mad quest to create her own family, mostly comprised of Sabrina's relatives. Secondary characters like Puck, with whom Sabrina shares a love/hate relationship, and the not-so-Little Mermaid add piquancy to the story. Actor L. J. Ganser has an oddly staccato delivery that enhances the telling. He provides a number of different voices and vocal characterizations to help differentiate between the many characters. His Puck is appropriately obnoxious but boy like, and his Little Red Riding Hood is perfectly creepy. Listeners will have fun identifying the many familiar characters."B. Allison Gray, John Jermain Memorial Library, Sag Harbor, NY"

      Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:790
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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