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Magic and Other Misdemeanors (The Sisters Grimm, Book 5) (Bk.5)

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I have really enjoyed the series since its inception.. I so enjoy the take on the Brothers Grimm and to think they have decendents and the whole world of make believe is still there..

If you enjoyed the first four Sisters Grimm books, you will love this one. The fifth book has some unexpected plot twists that will keep you reading. The story is "darker" than the first four but not so scary kids wouldn't enjoy it. My daughter and I read it together and now can't wait for the sixth Sisters Grimm book to come out.

I confess. I am well in to my thirties and had read all of the Grimm books before I thought to share them with nine year old son. Sharing them with him has been like sharing my best, most delightful secret. Every night it pains him to put the book down because he can not wait to see what happens next. And what is better than the sound of a child's laughter? Surely something you will hear often while reading this book.

Buckley does a fantastic job at blending fantasy (these are fairy tale characters, afterall) and reality (who have lives in the 21st century). His Grimm series is full of adventure, emotion, and laugh out loud wit (whether you are 9 or closer to 39). Book 5 feels very different from the others. Maybe it is because we have become invested in these characters. Maybe it is because of the plot elements Buckley introduces to this book. Time travel is nothing new to writing, but it certainly adds a spark to this book and really feels right at this point in the series (so glad it didn't happen earlier). And though Buckley always leaves us hanging at the end of each book, the ending to this one has got to be the best (one of many OMG moments in the book) and should be accompanied by some "duhn, duhn, DUHHHHHHH music in the background.

I have only two questions after reading Magic and Other Misdemeanors- 1) when is book 7 coming out??? and 2) who is the master of the Scarlet Hand?!?! Ideas anyone?

With the last Harry Potter book written and read, I had decided to reread the Sisters Grimm books, because to me, they're just as wonderful as Harry's world. And like the Potter series, I am always anxiously awaiting the next Sisters Grimm book. Well, what a delight to find the 5th book out ahead of schedule! Such a treat!

The 5th book finds the Grimms back in Ferryport Landing, which I was very glad for. Michael Buckley has created such a charming world, and with the addition of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham running things, you can't help but root for the Grimms and the other residents of this town as they fight for their homes. Really great stuff. I also marvel at the lessons Mr. Buckley includes in here - that sense of belonging and acceptance, fighting for family and the ones you love - which really resonates with any age.

An absolute delight! Can't wait for the next book!

I am sure that I am not the target market for this series, as I will turn 56 in less than a week. In spite of that I have to say that I love this series of books. The sisters and their extended family keep me entertained, crying and rolling on the floor with laughter.
I recently discovered these books when reading a newspaper article about the frenzy around the release of the sixth book.

I was a huge fan of the Harry Potter books and since there probably will never be another one am glad to find a replacement that is just as good and sometimes better.

I can't wait for the 7th installment, to find out what myths and fairy tale stories will have new light shed on them.

The adventures never seem to end for fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm. This time they are investigating a series of thefts of magical items like Baba Yaga's Wand of Merlin, Morgan le Fay's Wonder Clock, and water from the Fountain of Youth. Usually Granny Relda and Mr. Canis help them solve mysteries, but Sabrina and Daphne are pretty much on their own this time. Granny Relda is busy trying to raise money to pay her property tax and Mr. Canis is finding it harder and harder to stop turning into the Big Bad Wolf. Will Sabrina and Daphne be able to find the thief before they run out of time?

"Magic and Other Misdemeanors" is another great entry in Michael Buckley's delightful "The Sisters Grimm" fairy-tale detective series. Sabrina and Daphne continue to grow as characters in each book, especially Sabrina, 12 years old by the end of the book and not nearly as angry as she was in the earlier books. Buckley does a great job of incorporating fairy tale and other legendary characters such as Cinderella, Goldilocks, some of the seven dwarfs, the Queen of Hearts, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and many more. It's always fun to see how he tweaks the various characters - for example, Puss `N Boots is an exterminator, Cinderella hosts a radio talk show called The Dr. Cindy Show, and the witch from Hansel and Gretel is a (not very good) dentist. There's a wonderful sense of humor throughout the book (the magic mirror's computer still being on dial-up and Granny Relda's "recipes" are just two examples of that humor). There are some scary moments, but nothing too frightening. The reason for the theft of the magical items has been done before, but Buckley somehow makes it seem fresh.

"Magic and Other Misdemeanors" is aimed at ages 9 - 12, but readers young and old will enjoy it.

This was a fun, clean book I bought for my 10 yr old. I would recommend it to others.

I received my first Sisters Grimm book for Christmas when I was 9. Since then my mom has gotten me each new title in the series as it comes out. I love every one of them and hope the author continues writing the series for a long time to come!

My daughters (9 & 12) and I have loved this series since the beginning. The stories are all funny & creative.

We met the author a couple of years ago at a library book reading. He was very warm & obviously loves what he is doing.

My girls have given the series as gifts five times now.

We can't wait for the next one & have already pre-ordered it!

My daughter and I have been reading the Grimm Sister's tales and we are hooked. These are fun, witty, clever and sophisticated. We can't wait for the next installment.