The Unusual Suspects (the Sisters Grimm #2) - by Michael Buckley (Paperback)

About the Book

Although filled with anger over her parents' disappearance, eleven-year-old Sabrina Grimm--along with her grandmother, sister, and several fairy-tale characters--tries to discover who has killed her teacher.

Book Synopsis

A mystery at school leads the fairy-tale detectives to monsters in The Unusual Suspects, second in Michael Buckley's beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series--featuring illustrations by Peter Ferguson.

"The story is fast paced and the main characters are sympathetic and appealing." --School Library Journal

For Sabrina Grimm, living in a community of fairy-tale characters means always being ready for trouble. And something is definitely wrong at her new school. The adults seem too angry, the kids seem too mean, and the gym teacher likes dodgeball way too much. Of course, her little sister, Daphne, is having the time of her life. (Who wouldn't, with Snow White for a teacher--she's great with little people!)

But when Sabrina's teacher, Mr. Grumpner, is found dead, dangling in a giant spiderweb, even Daphne's convinced that Ferryport Landing Elementary has a monster problem. Can the Sisters Grimm get to the bottom of this sticky situation?

Sabrina and Daphne 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 learn it is the Grimm family's legacy to keep the Everafters in line and the two sisters are the sole heirs to this challenge!

These anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for existing fans to revisit the adventures of the Grimm family, Mayor Charming (Prince Charming), The Pied Piper, Mr. Canis (The Big Bad Wolf), and Rumpelstiltskin, and for new readers to discover the magic of a series filled with suspense, adventure, and heart.

The Sisters Grimm series
The Fairy-Tale Detectives (#1)
The Unusual Suspects (#2)
The Problem Child (#3)
Once Upon a Crime (#4)
Magic and Other Misdemeanors (#5)
Tales from the Hood (#6)
The Everafter War (#7)
The Inside Story (#8)
Council of Mirrors (#9)
A Very Grimm Guide: Sisters Grimm Companion

Review Quotes

"Adventure, laughs, and surprises kept me eagerly turning the pages."-- "R. L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series"

"Kids will love Sabrina and Daphne's adventures as much as I did."-- "Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I Know What You Did Last Summer"

"Why didn't I think of The Sisters Grimm? What a great concept!"-- "Jane Yolen, award-winning author"

About the Author

Michael Buckley is the author of the successful Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. He is also the author of the Undertow trilogy. He lives in New York City.

Peter Ferguson is an illustrator of picture books, comic books, and novels. He lives in Montreal, Canada.