The Sisters Grimm Book 1: The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Michael Buckley
Amulet (2007)         
ISBN 9780810993228
Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 9) for Reader Views (7/07)


Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have been left as orphans. Their parents have disappeared and they now have to live with their Grandma. They thought Grandma was dead, but she has a whole lot to share with girls. Sabrina is the oldest girl who is confused. She doesn't understand why her parents told her that Grandma was dead.

Their first case is featured in this first book of the series. It seems that there is a giant who is trying to destroy Grandma's hometown of Ferryport Landing. Granny Relda serves highly unusual meals of green meatballs. They didn't know that they have famous people in their family tree.  There are a whole bunch of strange residents named the Everafters, including the three pigs, who serve as policemen, and Snow White is a teacher. Granny Relda ends up missing as well and it’s up to the Fairy Tale Detectives and their friends to stop the corrupt Prince Charming. Will they be able to save Ferrypoint Landing? 

“The Sisters Grimm Book 1: The Fairy-Tale Detectives” is an exciting tale for kids ages 9-12 who enjoy detective stories with a twist on fairy tales. I'm glad that this is the first book in the series; I would love to read more stories that are magical and very creative. Ferrypoint Landing is waiting for you to visit with the Sisters Grimm and help them solve the cases.

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