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Sabrina and Daphne are overwhelmed when they learn they are the living heirs of the famed Grimm brothers. In this world, the beloved fairy‑tale characters are not fictional; they are real, and the Grimms’ stories are centuries‑old crime records. The sisters are called upon to follow in their grandmother’s footsteps and restore order as detectives of the fantastical. Their first case puts them on track to confront a giant wreaking havoc in their city.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Buckley
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