The Unusual Suspects (novel) facts for kids
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| Author | Michael Buckley |
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| Original title | The Sisters Grimm |
| Illustrator | Peter Ferguson |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Sisters Grimm series |
| Genre | Fantasy Mystery novel |
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams, Inc. |
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Publication date
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October 1 2005 |
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Published in English
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October 1 2005 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 290 pp |
| ISBN | 0-8109-5926-7 |
| OCLC | 61703829 |
| LC Class | PZ7.B882323 Siu 2005 |
| Preceded by | The Fairy-Tale Detectives |
| Followed by | The Problem Child |
The Unusual Suspects is the second book in The Sisters Grimm series. It was written by Michael Buckley and has illustrations by Peter Ferguson. This exciting fantasy mystery continues the adventures of the Grimm sisters.
Contents
Meet the Characters
This book features many familiar and new faces from the world of fairy tales.
- Sabrina Grimm
- Daphne Grimm
- Granny Relda Grimm
- Mr. Canis (also known as the Big Bad Wolf)
- Puck
- Mayor Charming (Prince Charming)
- Snow White
- The Pied Piper
- Wendell
- Mirror
- Rumpelstiltskin
Unraveling the Mystery: The Plot
The story begins when a new person, Ms. Minerva Smirt, arrives in Ferryport Landing. She tells Sabrina and Daphne they must go to school. If they don't, they will be sent to a foster home, away from their family.
School Troubles and a Secret Plan
So, Sabrina, Daphne, and their friend Puck (who is there to protect them) start school. But they soon find that many students and even teachers are not very friendly. Then, something shocking happens: one of Sabrina's teachers is murdered! The Grimm sisters decide they must investigate this mystery.
As they look into the strange events, they uncover a secret plan. Someone is trying to drill a tunnel under the school. This tunnel would help people escape the magical barrier around Ferryport Landing.
A Dangerous Wish
During their investigation, Mayor Charming gives the sisters special matches. These are the Little Match Girl's Matches, and they can transport a person anywhere in the world. Sabrina, desperate to find her missing parents, wishes to go to the place where they are kept.
Daphne worries about what might happen if they use the matches without thinking. But Sabrina ignores her sister's concerns. She uses a match and finds herself in a dark, scary place. There, she sees a huge, fire-breathing monster called the Jabberwocky. She also finds a small, very confused girl wearing a red cloak. The adventure continues in the next book, The Problem Child.
