The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley
The Fairy Tale Detectives
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Michael Buckley
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The Fairy Tale Detectives

The Sisters Grimm #1

Michael Buckley with Peter Ferguson (Illustrator)

284 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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For Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, life hasn't been a fairy tale. After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, the sisters are sent to live with their grandmother - a woman they believed was dead! The girls must take on the family responsibilit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,990 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 58%
funny 53%
lighthearted 53%
emotional 10%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 28%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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