Saturday, June 28, 2008

The Sisters Grimm

The Sisters Grimm: The Fairytale Detectives
by Michael Buckley
HNA Books (2005)
Interest Level: Ages 8 to 12

Summary:
After their parents disappear, the Grimm sisters live with their grandmother whom they had long believed to be dead. The Grimms learn that they are descendants of the Brothers Grimm whose stories are not "tales" but history. They find themselves embroiled in the mystery and intrigue of Ferryport Landing where they join the family tradition of investigating the Everafters who are trapped there.

Online Connections:
1. Sisters Grimm official website: http://www.sistersgrimm.com/newsite/index.html
2. Author Michael Buckley introduces the series on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u9iTZpy8ko

Book Connections:
1. The Usual Suspects (Sisters Grimm Series #2) by Michael Buckley
2. The Problem Child (Sisters Grimm Series #3) by Michael Buckley
Keywords: Grimm, fairytales

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This seems like an interesting take on the usual Grimm stories. The Sisters' Grimm...I like that concept and must read at least one book from the series.
I also noticed that you share books that I have reviewed on my blog: The Ugly Duckling and Flotsam. Didn't you just love those books?
-Angela Blair