The Fairy-Tale Detectives (the Sisters Grimm #1) - by Michael Buckley (Paperback)

About the Book

Orphans Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with an eccentric grandmother that they've always believed to be dead.

Book Synopsis

Enter a world of fractured fairy tales and magical mysteries in this first installment of the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series

Perfect 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.

Review Quotes

"Adventure, laughs, and surprises kept me eagerly turning the pages."--R. L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series

"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

"Why didn't I think of The Sisters Grimm? What a great concept!"--Jane Yolen, award-winning author

About the Author

Michael Buckley is the author of the successful Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. He is also the author of the Undertow trilogy. He lives in New York City. Peter Ferguson is an illustrator of picture books, comic books, and novels. He lives in Montreal, Canada.