The Sisters Grimm is a children's fantasy series written by Michael Buckley and illustrated by Peter Ferguson. The series is partially based on the works and lives of the Brothers Grimm, with the titular protagonists, Sabrina Grimm and Daphne Grimm, being their fictional descendants, and the supporting cast featuring many characters from the Grimms’ collection of fairytales.[1]
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Author | Michael Buckley |
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Illustrator | Peter Ferguson |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's fantasy mystery novel |
Publisher | Abrams Books |
Published | 2005–2012 |
Media type | Print (hardback) |
As of 2023, an animated television series is in development for Apple TV+ by Per Capita Productions.[2][3]
After their parents disappear, sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with their grandmother, Relda Grimm in the town of Ferryport Landing. As soon as the sisters arrive, they learn they are descendants of the Brothers Grimm, who were actually detectives of the magical phenomenon perpetrated by the Everafters, a parallel race of magical beings. They soon discover it is the Grimm family's legacy to keep the Everafters in line and the two sisters are the sole heirs to this challenge. Working as detectives in their family business, the sisters Grimm solve mysteries possibly connected to the disappearance of their parents. While following their family traditions, they also must deal with Puck, a trickster fairy boy who lives with them. Unfortunately for the sisters, the Scarlet Hand, an evil group of Everafters, seeks to escape from the town and take over the world.
The Sisters Grimm series received many honors, including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award[4] and the Kirkus Reviews Best Fantasy Book award.[5] The series is also a New York Times bestseller.[6]