About This Book
Fairy-Tale Detectives introduces Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, two orphaned sisters whose lives take an unexpected turn when they're sent to live with their long-lost grandmother. They soon discover their family's secret legacy: they are 'Everafter Detectives,' responsible for monitoring and solving crimes involving fairy tale characters, or 'Everafters,' who live secretly among humans. This book is a fast-paced, humorous blend of mystery and fantasy, perfect for middle-grade readers aged 10-14. It explores themes of family, belonging, bravery, and the power of imagination, while offering a fresh, modern take on classic fairy tales. Parents should be aware of mild peril and some scary scenes involving fairy tale villains, but the overall tone is adventurous and empowering.
Orphans Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with an eccentric grandmother that they've always believed to be dead.
Concepts
Loneliness & BelongingLove & FamilyCuriosity & WonderTeamwork & CollaborationFear & BraveryFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessGood vs. EvilCreativity & ImaginationMaking FriendsGrowing UpSibling RivalryFamily & SiblingsMonstersFairy Tales & MythologyFantasy & Magic
Scary Scenes
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you found out fairy tale characters were real, which one would you most want to meet? Which one would you be most afraid of?
2
Sabrina and Daphne have very different personalities. How do their differences help them work together as detectives?
3
What does this book teach us about family, even families that are a little unusual?
4
The Everafters are trying to live secretly in the human world. What challenges do you think they face?
5
If you were a fairy-tale detective, what kind of mystery would you want to solve first?
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