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The Sisters Grimm Books

In order from The Fairy-Tale Detectives to The Council of Mirrors.

The Sisters Grimm series is a set of 9 chapter books by Michael Buckley, published between 2005 and 2012. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 280 pages. Subjects across the series include secrets, orphans, and family reunions.

The Fairy-Tale Detectives
The Unusual Suspects
The Problem Child
Once Upon a Crime
Magic and Other Misdemeanors
About the series

What's The Sisters Grimm About?

Nine completed fairy-tale mystery adventures starring sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Fairy-Tale Detectives
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$1049
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

By Michael Buckley, Peter Ferguson (Illustrator)

Orphaned sisters must stop a giant and uncover a fairy-tale conspiracy.

288 pages· 53,368 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In Ferryport Landing, sisters Sabrina and Daphne discover they're descendants of the Brothers Grimm. When a giant terrorizes the town, they must unravel who unleashed it. Is it Mayor Charming, the Three Not-So-Little Pigs, or another fairy-tale foe? As they dive into this magical mystery, the sisters face a world where fairy tales are history, and danger lurks in every story. Can they solve the mystery and protect their new home, or will the secrets of their lineage prove too perilous? Join the Sisters Grimm in a whimsical adventure full of twists and enchantment.
In reading order

The Sisters Grimm Series

9 books · Published 2005–2012

#1
The Fairy-Tale Detectives
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1049

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

Orphaned sisters must stop a giant and uncover a fairy-tale conspiracy.

#2
The Unusual Suspects
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Unusual Suspects

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

A teacher's death reveals a monster mystery at a fairy-tale school.

#3
The Problem Child
#3 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Problem Child

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

Two sisters must outwit magical foes to rescue their kidnapped parents.

#4
Once Upon a Crime
#4 in Series
Sale price
$858

Once Upon a Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

Fairy-tale detectives face a deadly mystery in New York City.

#5
Magic and Other Misdemeanors
#5 in Series
Sale price
$858

Magic and Other Misdemeanors

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

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

#6
Tales from the Hood
#6 in Series
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$899

Tales from the Hood

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

The Big Bad Wolf's fate hangs in the balance as the Grimms seek the truth.

#7
The Everafter War
#7 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Everafter War

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Sisters face a war and a shocking betrayal in a world of fairy tale chaos.

#8
The Inside Story
#8 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Inside Story

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Two sisters chase a villain through a book where fairy tales can be rewritten, risking the world's fate.

#9
The Council of Mirrors
#9 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Council of Mirrors

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A girl must lead an army to save her town from a powerful enemy.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Sisters Grimm series?

There are 9 books in the Sisters Grimm series. It began with The Fairy-Tale Detectives in 2005, and the newest book, The Council of Mirrors, was published in 2012.

What order should you read the Sisters Grimm books in?

Start with The Fairy-Tale Detectives and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.

What ages are the Sisters Grimm books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Sisters Grimm book is the longest?

The Council of Mirrors (Book #9) is the longest book in the series at 67,613 words (304 pages).

Which Sisters Grimm book is the shortest?

The Fairy-Tale Detectives (Book #1) is the shortest at 53,368 words (288 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Sisters Grimm to life.

01

Michael Buckley

Author
02

Peter Ferguson

Illustrator

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