The Fairy-Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

The Sisters Grimm #1

Michael Buckley with Peter Ferguson (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art   Orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,988 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 58%
lighthearted 53%
funny 52%
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: 45% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | 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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