Modern Fantasy Children's Literature
Title: "The Fairy Tale Detectives (The Sister's Grimm, Book One)"
Author: Michael Buckley
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Copyright: 2005
Pages: 288
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Daphne and Sabrina Grimm are two sisters who go to live with their grandmother after their parents mysteriously disappear. The two girls are suspicious because they believed their grandmother had died. Trying to grasp what exactly is going on, a story unfolds of ancestors who were great storytellers and detectives of their magical town. More suspense takes readers on an adventure as they learn of the Everafters, and it is the sisters' responsibility to keep the incredible beings in order.
Connection to the classroom: This engaging story will delight readers ranging from 3rd to 7th grade. Take young readers on a journey to study suspense in a story while encouraging one's imagination to flourish. Have students discuss plot, character traits, and prediction while working through the chapters in a small group. This is the first in a series, so you can follow more adventures after completing this book.
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