Magic and Other Misdemeanors

Written by Michael Buckley · Illustrated by Peter Ferguson

Book #5 in the The Sisters Grimm series

Magical thefts threaten a family's future. Can two young detectives solve the mystery?

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280 pages· 56,317 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 720L

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Bookroo's summary

Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, fairy-tale detectives, face their toughest challenge yet: a series of magical thefts that could spell disaster for their family. With Granny Relda struggling under heavy taxes and Mr. Canis transforming into the Big Bad Wolf, the sisters must solve the mystery to secure their future. Will their first solo case, with a little help from Puck, be enough to save the day?

From the publisher

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! In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm investigate a sudden streak of magical thefts that might add up to a very grim future for their family, who are not so popular in Ferryport Landing these days. With Granny Relda desperately scrambling to pay Mayor Heart’s outrageous taxes on humans, the sisters Grimm tackle their first solo case–with a little help from Puck, of course. Meanwhile, their old friend Mr. Canis seems to be losing his grip on his human self, becoming more like the Big Bad Wolf every day. Can Sabrina and Daphne solve the crime and change their family’s future for the better?

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