Begin the family mystery
Start with The Fairy-Tale Detectives; this continuous story rewards reading in order.
Book Series · 9 Books
The Sisters Grimm Books
In order from The Fairy-Tale Detectives to The Council of Mirrors.
Sisters Sabrina and Daphne discover that fairy-tale characters are real—and that their missing family is tied to the mysteries and dangers surrounding the town of Ferryport Landing.
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Reading order
How to Read The Sisters Grimm
Read the nine novels in order, beginning with The Fairy-Tale Detectives. The family mystery and conflict among the Everafters build continuously through The Council of Mirrors.
A Very Grimm Guide is an optional illustrated companion for readers who already know the people, creatures, and places.
Sources: Abrams's official series inventory, Abrams's companion guide.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Fairy-tale humor sits alongside kidnappings, monsters, curses, battles, family separation, frightening villains, and deaths. The violence is not graphic, but the later books become darker and more emotionally intense.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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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
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The Fairy-Tale Detectives
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005
Orphaned sisters must stop a giant and uncover a fairy-tale conspiracy.
#2
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The Unusual Suspects
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005
A teacher's death reveals a monster mystery at a fairy-tale school.
#3
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The Problem Child
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006
Two sisters must outwit magical foes to rescue their kidnapped parents.
#4
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Once Upon a Crime
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007
Fairy-tale detectives face a deadly mystery in New York City.
#5
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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