The Fairy-Tale Detectives

The Sisters Grimm

By: Michael Buckley

Narrated by: L. J. Ganser

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The recently orphaned Sisters Grimm find out from their Granny, who they thought was dead, that they're descendents of the legendary Brothers Grimm. Now they must take over the family responsibility of being fairy tale detectives in a town where fairy tales are real. Their first case: a giant is destroying the town and it may have something to do with a boy named Jack and a certain famous beanstalk.

©2005 Michael Buckley (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Creative, hysterical and fun

The narration makes this series an instant favorite. A perfect audio set for family listening.

Great Grimm's: Sisters > Brothers

Author:
Michael Buckley is a genius.
Story:
All of our beloved fairy tales stories with a clever twist. I have all of these and look forward to hearing every story.
Narration:
LJ Ganser -as always- did a great job narrating the story.

FINALLY!

I have enjoyed all of The Sister Grimm books. I am so excited for this audio series because we have FINALLY found a series my 8 year old son wants to listen to! We have tried many books including Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, and The Spiderwick Chronicles and while I have enjoyed reading and listening to each one of them, my son has complained every time we start an audiobook. I am so happy that we found a series that an uninterested reader/listener is ASKING for. This series is wonderfully written and beautifully narrated. It is a must have for our family road trips!

A great read

The use of Fairy tales to inspire mystery will not only get you wanting to read the rest of Buckley's tales, but inspires (if not re-inpires) you to read the classic tales.

so good 😋😋😋😋😋😋

this is a great book for about 7 to 13 it it so fun and exciting and cool

My kids are addicted to the Sisters Grimm Series

If you could sum up The Fairy-Tale Detectives in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, complex, entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

My kids love Puck because he adds humor

What does L. J. Ganser bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He adds different voices for the characters. Usually I read to my kids but we listened to one of the books on a road trip and after hearing the professional narration my kids wouldn't let me read any of the other books in the series. He is great!

Cute Idea but Not my Cup of Team

This is a cute idea and parts of the story were rather fun. But on the whole I got bored with it. I am sure this would appeal to younger children but unlike the Harry Potter or Bartimaeus books I did not find this appealing to adults. I had a hard time making myself listen to all of it.

Of the two children in the book, I found Sabrina rude and irritating and truly an unappealing character unlike her sister Daphne.

The reader was excellent and makes up for the sagging, lagging bits of the story. He really gave voice to the characters in the book.

Since these are based on popular fairy tales I am sure they will appeal to children. If you have children I would definitely give them a try.

Slow to start but ends up decent

Two sisters, orphaned after their parents disappeared one night, become experts in running away from abusive foster parents - until they end up adopted by their grandmother, a woman they had always been told had died, and brought to live in a town whose inhabitants are all fairy tale characters. There, they discover that some of the fairy tale characters are plotting to kill off their family and release them from an old spell which traps them in the town.

It's an interesting premise, although I found it to be derivative after reading the Fables comic series. They both look at fairy tale characters down on their luck in the real world, and both have Prince Charming as a mayor, both have the Big Bad Wolf as sheriff, and both have their magic artifacts locked away for safekeeping, and both have Jack as a rogue who wants to earn a fortune. There are big differences, though, and the Sisters Grimm is much more family friendly - although with moments that aren't appropriate for kids.

Overall, I didn't find any one thing to be particularly bad. The voice acting was fine, the characters were interesting, the plot was slow to start but then reasonably fast paced. However, nothing about it really excited me, either. It wasn't a bad read, but it just didn't click with me. I'm not sure I'm interested enough to pick up the sequel. Fables is a much better read, even though it's a comic.

Wonderfully entertaining for all ages!

Using a modern take on old fairy tales/nursery rhymes, Mr. Buckley creates a fantastic world with interesting characters and sends them on their way into an engrossing story. From beginning to end, this book was marvelously entertaining! Even if you are not a fan of Fairy Tales, the characters are well developed and can easily stand on their own.

It's a light, comforting, and enjoyable tale that you can listen to and enjoy with the whole family.

Love It

If you could sum up The Fairy-Tale Detectives in three words, what would they be?

Captivating, Suspenseful, Funny

Who was your favorite character and why?

Daphne, because she is just a ball of joy.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed it immensely