Tales from the Hood (Sisters Grimm, Book 6)
Amulet Books - Amulet Books
Release date: 2008-05-01
Hardcover
Author: Michael Buckley
Crime & mystery, Fantasy, Science fiction, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Children: Grades 4-6, Humorous Stories, Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories, Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / General, Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories, Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic, Characters in literature, Juvenile Fiction, Sisters, Trials
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Tales from the Hood (Sisters Grimm, Book 6)
Date undefinedThis is one of my favorite books of the series. Almost as good as the 5th book (my favorite). I can't decide if I like it more than the 3rd book or not though. Both have the creepy Little Red Riding Hood in it and she is SUCH a fun character to read.
Tales from the Hood (Sisters Grimm, Book 6)
Date undefinedDespite their many problems (including the fact that their parents are under a sleeping spell) Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are growing up. Sabrina, despite herself, is becoming a girly girl and Daphne is starting to imitate Sabrina. In a way, this is a welcome diversion for the girls as their grandmother's best friend, Mr. Canis, is on trial for crimes he committed while he was the Big Bad Wolf. The Grimms have very good reasons to fear Mr. Canis will not have a fair trial, but do everything they can to help him, including trying to find out what really happened to Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother. What they discover will surprise all of them - even Mr. Canis.
"Tales from the Hood" is the wickedly funny sixth book in Michael Buckley's The Sisters Grimm fantasy series. The series is set in Ferryport Landing where fairy tale and other fantasy characters such as the Queen of Hearts, Robin Hood, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and others live. Buckley has a lot of fun turning the fairy tale world inside out for better or for worse (especially the Wizard of Oz series - he does a number on the Scarecrow in this book) and creates a world in which the Queen of Hearts is mayor and the Sheriff of Nottingham is, well the Sheriff. All of the regular characters in the series are maturing as the series goes along, especially Sabrina and Daphne and Mr. Canis - whose back-story is finally reviewed in the book and it is a good one. While the book is aimed at children, readers of all ages will enjoy it - adults will love the way Buckley skews the fairytale and fantasy characters. And without revealing too much, the courtroom scenes are some of the funniest scenes in that setting I've ever read - Buckley's choice of judge is inspired. The book ends on a cliffhanger that left me anxiously waiting for the next book in the series.
"Tales from the Hood" is a great entry in a wonderful fantasy series.
Tales from the Hood (Sisters Grimm, Book 6)
Date undefinedThis 6th book in the Sister's Grimm Saga makes me hungry for more! If you want an exciting twist to Happily Ever After, this is the series for you.
The Grimm Sisters and their unusual friends are lovable characters that readers really connect with emotionally. I feel curriosity, anger, embarrassment, and hope, right along with the characters.
