This week’s book group book is The Fairy-Tale Detectives, first in the Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley. I brought this series into the library after hearing about it from a very well-read young lady who raved to me about how much she loved the series (and she still keeps me up to date on when the next book is coming out, for which I’m eternally appreciative). So I chose the first book for this month’s 5th Grade book group meeting, and I’m quite happy with the choice.
Not that it’s the best book that I’ve ever read, but it’s a quick, fun, invigorating story with strong characters and an interesting premise. To think that the Grimm brothers were writing down true stories, and to think that all of those fictional characters are actually alive and living in one special town in New York – this clever plot will surely open up many avenues for discussion. And I’m certain that the kids in the group will appreciate having a book that’s shorter and more manageable than some we’ve read lately, especially in December, the season of multiple school projects and family events.
And I did enjoy the book enough that I’m considering reading some or all of the sequels, as well. In all my free time, that is…
This series sounds wonderful! I love fractured fairy tales, or other stories based on the fairy tale premise. I will definitely have to check this out. When I was teaching, I did a fairy tale unit in each grade, and I think it was the most fun part of the year for all of us…some really great reading skills, writing, and acting came out of this period. Some things I do miss, I guess. But anyway, thanks for the recommendation, I will be looking at these when I’m next in a book store!
Hi Liz!
Try them from your library first – though I do like this book, it’s not really one that I’d bother owning…if you know what I mean! 🙂
Gotcha. Thanks.