Michael Buckley

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  1. 1. The Fairy Tale Detectives

    The Sisters Grimm, Book One

    In this enchanting tale, two sisters, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, find themselves thrust into a world where fairy tales are not just stories but reality. After being sent to live with their mysterious grandmother in the town of Ferryport Landing, they discover their family's legacy as fairy tale detectives, tasked with solving magical mysteries involving characters from classic tales. As they navigate this new world filled with danger and wonder, the sisters must rely on their wits and courage to uncover the truth behind a series of strange occurrences, all while learning about their own family's hidden past.

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  2. 2. Once Upon A Crime

    The Sisters Grimm, Book Four

    In this thrilling installment of the Sisters Grimm series, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, descendants of the famous Brothers Grimm, continue their adventures in the magical town of Ferryport Landing. As they delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding their family, the sisters find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. With the help of their grandmother and a host of fantastical characters, they must solve a perplexing crime that threatens the delicate balance between the human and fairy-tale worlds. Along the way, they uncover secrets about their past and learn valuable lessons about trust, courage, and the power of family.

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  3. 7. The Everafter War

    When open war erupts between the fairy-tale Everafters and the residents of Ferryport Landing, sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are thrust into the fighting, forced to juggle uneasy alliances, double agents, and shifting loyalties as they work to protect their town and uncover buried family secrets. As friends and foes choose sides, betrayals and sacrifices multiply, and the sisters must confront hard truths about their parents and their own destinies in a conflict that will alter both worlds.

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  4. 8. The Problem Child

    The Sisters Grimm is a children's fantasy series written by Michael Buckley and illustrated by Peter Ferguson. The series is partially based on the works and lives of the Brothers Grimm, with the titular protagonists, Sabrina Grimm and Daphne Grimm, being their fictional descendants, and the supporting cast featuring many characters from the Grimms’ collection of fairytales. As of 2023, an animated television series is in development for Apple TV+ by Per Capita Productions. The series, titled The Sisters Grimm, was released on October 3, 2025.

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  5. 10. A Very Grimm Guide

    An ABC of Fairy-Tale Terms

    A witty, illustrated handbook framed as an in-world guide to dealing with fairy-tale creatures, spooky situations, and the oddities of the afterlife; it offers practical tips, survival advice, and tongue-in-cheek entries about monsters, magic, and bureaucratic rules, blending humor and companion lore to help readers navigate a strange, fantastical realm.

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