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When orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with their mysterious grandmother in the town of Ferryport Landing, they discover a shocking family secret their ancestors were the famous Brothers Grimm, and this strange town is full of fairy tale characters both friendly and dangerous. As the sisters settle into their new home, they find themselves drawn into puzzling mysteries that require the detective skills they've inherited from their famous lineage. This first book in the Sisters Grimm series introduces readers to a world where classic fairy tales have taken on unexpected twists and the truth behind famous stories is far more complicated than anyone imagined.
Quick Summary
At the heart of the story are Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, two sisters who discover their grandmother is alive and lives in a town where all the fairy-tale characters they read about are real. The moment they step into this odd little community they get pulled into a mystery involving a missing child, a witch, and hidden magic, and the girls become the town's newest (and youngest) detectives. The humor pops up in the sisters' sarcastic banter and in the way classic characters like the Big Bad Wolf act like exasperated neighbors, which makes the scary parts feel more like a fun thrill ride than a nightmare. Kids who love a good puzzle, enjoy a dash of spooky-but-not-too-spooky adventure, or simply want to see their favorite storybook characters in a new light will find a lot to love here. Parents will be glad to know the book balances light-hearted jokes with genuine tension, giving kids a sense of danger without crossing into overly dark territory. The book is aimed at middle-grade readers (grades 4-8) and has an AR level of 5.2, so it's accessible for kids who are ready for chapter books. If you've ever wished that the world of Grimm's Fairy Tales could become a modern mystery, this first book is a great starting point similar in spirit to Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series, but with a detective twist.