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Amulet Paperbacks (2017), Edition: Anniversary, 288 pages
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Orphans Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with an eccentric grandmother that they have always believed to be dead.
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LibraryThing member virginiahomeschooler
Darker than the first two books in the Sister's Grimm, The Problem Child is really terrific. I wouldn't suggest it for the very young, but it's a great read for teens and adults. Exciting and well-written. I can't wait to see what the Grimm girls are up to in book four.
LibraryThing member beserene
Series Note: one part Lemony Snicket, two parts "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and a healthy dose of just about every other children's fantasy written in the last decade...
At this point, the series is still fun because one wonders what fairy tale icon will be skewered (metaphorically and/or literally)
At this point, the series is still fun because one wonders what fairy tale icon will be skewered (metaphorically and/or literally)
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next, but I can see the edge of my patience with this. It is very much like Lemony Snicket, which could get a bit tiresome and repetitive in the middle numbers of the series, but not quite as witty and engaging. Hmm. Not in a rush for #4. Show Less
LibraryThing member booksandbosox
Wow this series keeps getting darker. Almost to the point where I question whether kids should be reading them. However, I'm enjoying the darkness. Red Riding Hood and the Jabberwocky were great. I'm starting to wonder, though, if they're going to run out of fairy tale characters to incorporate in
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the stories. It already seems like they're stretching a little bit (the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio? Really?) Regardless, I'm enjoying the series and eager to read the rest and find out the whole story behind the Scarlet Hand. Show Less
LibraryThing member drebbles
Eleven year old Sabrina Grimm desperately wants to find her kidnapped parents. She has a chance to rescue them but is foiled by a deeply disturbed Little Red Riding Hood and her pet Jabberwocky. Sabrina finds out that the only thing that can defeat the Jabberwocky is the vorpal blade, which is in
I've enjoyed all the books in this series and "the Problem Child" is no exception. Michael Buckley does a great job playing with the fairy tale mythology and he'll surprise readers with how he treats certain characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Big Bad Wolf, Snow White, the Blue Fairy, and Prince Charming. Little Red Riding Hood is not the only problem child, Sabrina is so angry at the kidnapping of her parents that she will do anything to get them back, even if it means placing her family in danger. She is headstrong and flawed - a very believable character. Uncle Jake is in many ways a grown up version of Sabrina, although it's harder to forgive those kind of flaws in an adult who should know better. The fantasy elements are wonderful, although Ferryport is so fraught with danger I wouldn't want to live there!
"The Problem Child" offers fantasy and fun for young and old alike.
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three pieces and in three different locations. Sabrina, with the help of her Uncle Jake, sets out to find all three pieces and is willing to do anything, even magic, to get the pieces. But Sabrina finds out that while magic is easier, there is always a price for using it. I've enjoyed all the books in this series and "the Problem Child" is no exception. Michael Buckley does a great job playing with the fairy tale mythology and he'll surprise readers with how he treats certain characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Big Bad Wolf, Snow White, the Blue Fairy, and Prince Charming. Little Red Riding Hood is not the only problem child, Sabrina is so angry at the kidnapping of her parents that she will do anything to get them back, even if it means placing her family in danger. She is headstrong and flawed - a very believable character. Uncle Jake is in many ways a grown up version of Sabrina, although it's harder to forgive those kind of flaws in an adult who should know better. The fantasy elements are wonderful, although Ferryport is so fraught with danger I wouldn't want to live there!
"The Problem Child" offers fantasy and fun for young and old alike.
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LibraryThing member mysteena
I love this series! So fun and fast-paced. Perfect.
LibraryThing member bell7
The third book in the Sisters Grimm series essentially begins right where The Unusual Suspects left off. Sabrina, having used one of the Little Match Girl's matches to go to where her parents are meets a young girl in a red cloak who has clearly been painting red hands everywhere in the room.
Listening to this now made me that much more aware of how much mood can affect my enjoyment of a story. I really enjoyed The Unusual Suspects when I read it, and I'd be hard-pressed to tell you what made the difference between that and this book. But what was I thinking as I listened? How naive Sabrina seems for her age, how annoying she can be and how clearly poor some of her choices are, and what a hodge-podge of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and certain classic fantasy stories (think Alice in Wonderland and the Oz books) Ferryport Landing is turning into. More and more characters from more and more tales are introduced, with no apparent rhyme or reason to which are included and which are not. This was true in the second book too, so again I'm not sure why it would irritate me now and not then. I was left with the feeling that I would probably share them with children of the appropriate age, but I will wait awhile before continuing the series for myself.
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Sabrina's parents are there, alright - in an enchanted sleep - but a Jabberwocky chases her away before she can do anything.Listening to this now made me that much more aware of how much mood can affect my enjoyment of a story. I really enjoyed The Unusual Suspects when I read it, and I'd be hard-pressed to tell you what made the difference between that and this book. But what was I thinking as I listened? How naive Sabrina seems for her age, how annoying she can be and how clearly poor some of her choices are, and what a hodge-podge of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and certain classic fantasy stories (think Alice in Wonderland and the Oz books) Ferryport Landing is turning into. More and more characters from more and more tales are introduced, with no apparent rhyme or reason to which are included and which are not. This was true in the second book too, so again I'm not sure why it would irritate me now and not then. I was left with the feeling that I would probably share them with children of the appropriate age, but I will wait awhile before continuing the series for myself.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the third book in the Sisters Grimm series by Buckley. It was a decent book in this series. If you liked the first two books you should enjoy this one as well. I listened to this on audiobook and the audiobook was decently done; the narrator isn't my favorite but he distinguishes between
Sabrina and Daphne are on the hunt for Little Red Riding Hood, who they believe is heading the Scarlet Hand, which is the group who stole their parents. Little Red Riding Hood has a kitty (the evil and dangerous Jabberwocky) that is causing trouble though. Sabrina and Daphne also discover they have an uncle who is full of magical surprises; their uncle is more than willing to help but will he cause more trouble than he's worth?
You learn more about the Grimm's past in this book than in any other book in this series so far. There was also more interesting magic in this book than in any of the previous books.
Sabrina's uncle is an interesting, but mostly obnoxious, addition to the characters. Her uncle acts like a child throughout the whole book, sulking, not listening, and throwing fits. I didn't enjoy him all that much as a character. In fact a lot of the adults in this book act like children; making for unbelievable characters that were hard for me to engage with. I hate it when kids book have adults who act like children; kids can understand more complexity than we give them credit for and adults should act like the role models they are in these books...or at least act in a more complex way that assume kids can understand some complexity.
Sabrina continues to be headstrong and bitter; I keep hoping she will grow as a character but she makes the same mistakes in every book and shows no sign of ever changing. To be honest I am quite sick of her and don't really enjoy reading about her. Daphne was busy giving Sabrina the silent treatment for large portions of the book. Little Red Riding Hood was as obnoxious as Sabrina and made for a luke-warm bad guy.
I did enjoy the mystery and finding out some background on the Grimms. I also enjoyed the nifty magical devices used throughout and I enjoyed the way the story is broadening and not just focused on one little mystery.
This story wraps up much nicer than the second book; no horrible cliffhangers../although things are definitely set up to start a new storyline for the next book.
Overall this was an okay addition to the Sisters Grimm series. I enjoyed the mystery and the magical devices; I also enjoyed learning more about the Grimm's past. I do not enjoy the characters in this book; I find the majority of them to be obnoxious. Many of the adults also act like children; which is annoying to read and also doesn't give kids or adults enough credit. All in all if you have been enjoying the series you will enjoy this book. If you have been finding some of the characters annoying (mainly Sabrina) then you will continue to be annoyed. I personally am not going to read more of this series; I guess it is just not my thing.
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characters voices well.Sabrina and Daphne are on the hunt for Little Red Riding Hood, who they believe is heading the Scarlet Hand, which is the group who stole their parents. Little Red Riding Hood has a kitty (the evil and dangerous Jabberwocky) that is causing trouble though. Sabrina and Daphne also discover they have an uncle who is full of magical surprises; their uncle is more than willing to help but will he cause more trouble than he's worth?
You learn more about the Grimm's past in this book than in any other book in this series so far. There was also more interesting magic in this book than in any of the previous books.
Sabrina's uncle is an interesting, but mostly obnoxious, addition to the characters. Her uncle acts like a child throughout the whole book, sulking, not listening, and throwing fits. I didn't enjoy him all that much as a character. In fact a lot of the adults in this book act like children; making for unbelievable characters that were hard for me to engage with. I hate it when kids book have adults who act like children; kids can understand more complexity than we give them credit for and adults should act like the role models they are in these books...or at least act in a more complex way that assume kids can understand some complexity.
Sabrina continues to be headstrong and bitter; I keep hoping she will grow as a character but she makes the same mistakes in every book and shows no sign of ever changing. To be honest I am quite sick of her and don't really enjoy reading about her. Daphne was busy giving Sabrina the silent treatment for large portions of the book. Little Red Riding Hood was as obnoxious as Sabrina and made for a luke-warm bad guy.
I did enjoy the mystery and finding out some background on the Grimms. I also enjoyed the nifty magical devices used throughout and I enjoyed the way the story is broadening and not just focused on one little mystery.
This story wraps up much nicer than the second book; no horrible cliffhangers../although things are definitely set up to start a new storyline for the next book.
Overall this was an okay addition to the Sisters Grimm series. I enjoyed the mystery and the magical devices; I also enjoyed learning more about the Grimm's past. I do not enjoy the characters in this book; I find the majority of them to be obnoxious. Many of the adults also act like children; which is annoying to read and also doesn't give kids or adults enough credit. All in all if you have been enjoying the series you will enjoy this book. If you have been finding some of the characters annoying (mainly Sabrina) then you will continue to be annoyed. I personally am not going to read more of this series; I guess it is just not my thing.
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LibraryThing member deepikasd
After the cliffhanger ending in The Unusual Suspects, it was wonderful to finally read this book.
Following the events, Sabrina wakes up to find that she has passed out. With Puck fighting the monster, she tries to face Little Red Riding Hood, a demented little girl; at first Sabrina doesn't realize
Waking up, she discovers that 1) her arm is in a cast, 2) Puck has drawn a mustache, goatee, and the words "CAPTAIN DOODIEFACE" on her face, and 3) her grandmother has forbidden her from searching for her parents. Eventually, the two sisters meet their long-lost uncle Jake who has armed himself with the aid of many magical assortments. But when Puck, who has decided to start playing the role of the hero, gets hurt, they realize that Puck needs to be with the Faerie folk. But to kill the Jabberwocky and tear through the magical barrier surrounding the town (so that they can get Puck out), the family must search for the Vorpal Sword. And so they set out on a quest to collect all the pieces of the Vorpal Sword and to find the Blue Fairy.
This book gives the reader a deeper look into Ferryport Landing and reveals the past of the Grimm Family, especially the truth about Grandfather Basil's death. Sabrina also ends up learning that magic is an addiction and how to fight it.
I love the series as how it presents the two sisters. Daphne, whom might come off as being naive, wholeheartedly believes in the Everafters and trusts them. She also seems to always do the right thing. On the other hand, Sabrina, whom is seen as basically the main character, rebels against everything. She never seems to trust anyone, including Granny Grimm. Even though Sabrina is seen to do the majority of everything, I believe the quiet Daphne is a lot smarter than she looks, even if she is younger. If children reading this series study the two they can learn how to really live a good life by following Daphne's actions.
Following the events, Sabrina wakes up to find that she has passed out. With Puck fighting the monster, she tries to face Little Red Riding Hood, a demented little girl; at first Sabrina doesn't realize
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it is the famous heroine because in the stories she wasn't an evil villain. Believing that the younger child is the mastermind behind the Scarlet Hand, Sabrina rushes to capture her, only to find that Riding Hood has a magic ring which transports herself and Sabrina's parents away. Puck and Sabrina rush out of the building, which the Jabberwocky monster begins to burn. After being chased and finding shelter, she passes out again.Waking up, she discovers that 1) her arm is in a cast, 2) Puck has drawn a mustache, goatee, and the words "CAPTAIN DOODIEFACE" on her face, and 3) her grandmother has forbidden her from searching for her parents. Eventually, the two sisters meet their long-lost uncle Jake who has armed himself with the aid of many magical assortments. But when Puck, who has decided to start playing the role of the hero, gets hurt, they realize that Puck needs to be with the Faerie folk. But to kill the Jabberwocky and tear through the magical barrier surrounding the town (so that they can get Puck out), the family must search for the Vorpal Sword. And so they set out on a quest to collect all the pieces of the Vorpal Sword and to find the Blue Fairy.
This book gives the reader a deeper look into Ferryport Landing and reveals the past of the Grimm Family, especially the truth about Grandfather Basil's death. Sabrina also ends up learning that magic is an addiction and how to fight it.
I love the series as how it presents the two sisters. Daphne, whom might come off as being naive, wholeheartedly believes in the Everafters and trusts them. She also seems to always do the right thing. On the other hand, Sabrina, whom is seen as basically the main character, rebels against everything. She never seems to trust anyone, including Granny Grimm. Even though Sabrina is seen to do the majority of everything, I believe the quiet Daphne is a lot smarter than she looks, even if she is younger. If children reading this series study the two they can learn how to really live a good life by following Daphne's actions.
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LibraryThing member hailelib
Didn't enjoy this one as well as the first two in the Sisters Grimm series. However, Buckley's Red Riding Hood was interesting. A twisted fairy tale for ages 8-11 that once more ends with another story on its way.
LibraryThing member Melissa.mhan3754
In this book Sabrina and Daphne are so close to getting their parents back. They find out that Little Red Ridding Hood had them kept hidden with her Jabberwocky. She wants to play house and still needs her dog and a grandma, which means Granny Relda and Elvis. In the story Puck gets badly injured,
This story reminded me of Alice in Wonderland the new version with the dragon and the sword that had to defeat the dragon. It was fun and interesting to read. Sabrina had to have everyting her way though. She thought she always needed to use magic and have the wand always with her. She is so picky and stubborn. When they went to the witches house, Sabrina had to get the piece of the vorpal blade, but also have the wand since they traded. So she went back for it, but had made a big mistake. Her sister got mad at her. At the end when Uncle Jake had all the power, I am glad Sabrina made the right choice.
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so Uncle Jake, Sabrina and Daphne are dtermained to help him, kill the Jabberwocky and save Sabrina's parents. They go on an adventure to find the three pieces of the vorpal blade. Jake defeats the Jabberwocky in the end, and Sabrina also has to choose between to important things.This story reminded me of Alice in Wonderland the new version with the dragon and the sword that had to defeat the dragon. It was fun and interesting to read. Sabrina had to have everyting her way though. She thought she always needed to use magic and have the wand always with her. She is so picky and stubborn. When they went to the witches house, Sabrina had to get the piece of the vorpal blade, but also have the wand since they traded. So she went back for it, but had made a big mistake. Her sister got mad at her. At the end when Uncle Jake had all the power, I am glad Sabrina made the right choice.
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LibraryThing member scote23
Even though I still hate the narrator, I'm going to keep on with this series. The Grimm's search to recover their family is interesting enough to overcome the snotty twelve year old point of view.
LibraryThing member SRaval
This was another great book with all of the scary moments and the cliff hanging ending I cant wait to read the fourth book.
LibraryThing member matthewbloome
Sarcasm is the name of the game in this series. The characters are sarcastic. The author is sarcastic. Even the villains are sarcastically evil. How much sarcasm can one person take? I prefer to read this in small doses. That way I don't get an overdose, though book three amps up the thrills by
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offering conclusions to a couple of the most tantalizing problems that the girls have faced. Thank goodness that they don't draw out the same old problems to string readers along. Oh wait, they do! The Red Hand gets a new leader behind the villainy in every book and he just throws it out there right at the end to keep the reader around for another book to come. I feel as though I've been duped, but I can't stop now until it's all over. Show Less
LibraryThing member carolvanbrocklin
Red Riding Hood--parents found but still asleep.
LibraryThing member MaeJ
This book has a lot of characters but the main characters are the Grimm family. They live in a fairy tale town. That means a lot of the people who live there are from fairytales of any kind. Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are trying to get their parents back from little red riding hood and the
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Jabberwocky. Little red riding hood got all messed up when her family got killed. She is now taking people to be her family. If you like fantasy and fairytale characters including made up little things and a little magic this is a great book for you! Show Less
LibraryThing member piersanti
The series is getting better (which is good, because there are a lot of books in the series).
LibraryThing member SophieS30
The Problem Child is about two girls named Sabrina and Daphne. They live with there grandmother. They become detectives in a place called Ferryport Landing. I liked this book because
LibraryThing member lkmuir
After their parents mysteriously disappear, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with an eccentric grandmother. Now it up to them to find and rescue their parents.
LibraryThing member roniweb
The kid and I really enjoyed this book. It was fun, scary and in the end loving. Sabrina is really growing into quite a heroine.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2006-04-01
Physical description
288 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
9781419720048