Once Upon a Crime (The Sisters Grimm #4)

Name: Once Upon a Crime (The Sisters Grimm #4)
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781419720079
Price: 21.99 NZD
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10th Anniversary Edition

By Michael Buckley

Series: Sisters Grimm

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Summary

Once Upon a Crime (The Sisters Grimm #4) by Michael Buckley delves into the adventures of sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm as they travel to the bustling city of New York. Their mission is to solve the mystery surrounding the death of their mother, while unveiling numerous hidden and magical secrets. As they navigate the magical underworld, they face thrilling challenges and uncover startling truths about their family's past.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy children's stories filled with fairy tale characters, mystery, and adventure. You might like it if you are fascinated by witty, suspenseful tales where young protagonists use their cleverness to solve intricate puzzles. It's perfect for readers who enjoy a captivating blend of fantasy and detective fiction.

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Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humour in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art.

The nine wildly popular books are favourites around the world. They were among the first books to bring a distinctly girl-power spin to fairy tales—a trend followed by hit television series and movies such as Grimm and Maleficent; the bestselling book series The Land of Stories; and more. Now, books one through six in this smash-hit series appear with new covers, with books seven, eight, and nine available as revised editions soon.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Once Upon a Crime, the fourth book in The Sisters Grimm series, has received praise for its adventurous and engaging storyline. Sarah Michelle Gellar appreciates the exciting adventures of Sabrina and Daphne, while R. L. Stine commends the book for its mix of adventure, humour, and surprises that captivate readers. Jane Yolen finds the concept of the series particularly innovative and intriguing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419720079

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Edition: 10th Special edition

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Ferguson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Michael Buckley is the author of the successful Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. He is also the author of the Undertow trilogy. He lives in New York City.

Peter Ferguson is an illustrator of picture books, comic books, and novels. He lives in Montreal, Canada.

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