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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780810994782
ISBN number: 081099478X
Label: Amulet Books
Manufacturer: Amulet Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: May 01, 2008
Publishing house: Amulet Books
Age index: Ages 9-12
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More in the New York Times bestselling series!
More than 500,000 copies of the series in print!
The Grimms defend Mr. Canis in Ferryport Landing’s trial of the century!
This book sees Mr. Canis, dear friend and protector of the Grimm family, put on trial for past crimes. Considering that he’s really the Big Bad Wolf, he has a lot to answer for. Is there any truth to the story told by Little Red Riding Hood? What’s the deal with all that huffing and puffing? Will Mr. Canis be forced to answer for his crimes?
A kangaroo court of Everafters, led by the cruel Queen of Hearts, is determined to find Canis guilty and force the Grimms out of Ferryport Landing. Meanwhile, Puck has decided to focus more on his mischievous ways, making a few new troublemaker friends. So it’s up to Sabrina and Daphne to find evidence to save Canis—and their investigation may reveal more than they hoped.
Readers have embraced the very first five books in the series, and this gripping courtroom drama won’t disappoint.
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Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are coming to new stages in their lives. Sabrina, against her tomboy nature, is becoming more interested in makeup, trying to look prettier. Daphne is imitating her, because Sabrina is her role model, and yet Sabrina is annoyed by her sister's new antics. However, the girls do not have time to ponder their new ways in life: they have a new case to concentrate on.
The family wants a trial to be held for Mr.Canis in order to prove him innocent in the crimes against Little Red Riding Hood and her grandma. That is, if anyone would work with them. Mr.Canis is resistant to their assistance, and Mayor Heart and Nottingham won't let the Sherwood Associates (i.e. Robin Hood and Little John) get a word in for their client. Adding to the Grimm family troubles is finding Goldilocks so she can wake up the girls' parents. With help of a traveling chest, Uncle Jake and the girls travel to help her escape from a Scarlet Hand member, yet are denied her help.
This book is hilarious, as all the others all. I'm probably considered too old to read these books yet I find them all delightful. Everything is funny and witty, with a great spin on traditional fairy tale characters.
One touch to this book that I find particulary endearing is how Puck attached himself to Sabrina. The more we see him, the more I like him, especially because he helps Sabrina and actually has morals now. I cannot wait to see similar action in the upcoming books.
All in all, this book does everything it should. The Mr.Canis story is finally revealed, and with a does of laughter, this fast read will keep you in your seat.
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This 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.
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Despite 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 subsequent book in the series.
"Tales from the Hood" is a great entry in a wonderful fantasy series.
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This 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.
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The only thing I didn't like about this book - was that it ended! :) My parents gave me the very first four books for Christmas, and once I started them, I couldn't wait to read 5 and 6. By the way - I am in my thirties! :)
The Grimm books are clever - simple enough that a child can enjoy, but smart enough, so well-written, that I enjoy them too!
I highly recommend this series!!
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