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Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are thrown into a thrilling mystery when their parents disappear. Together with a long‑lost relative and a sprinkling of magic, the sisters embark on a detective quest to discover who is behind the kidnapping and rescue their family. The story blends suspense, sibling teamwork, and a touch of enchantment in a young‑adult narrative.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Buckley
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