Grimmworld: The Big Bad Wolf

by Michaelbrent Collings

Willow and Jake have done the by saving Hansel and Gretel from the witch in the woods, they brought the first “happily ever after” to Grimmworld. But in the real world, their father is still missing, and the boundary between universes has grown even more fragile. Determined to reunite their fractured family, the twins return to Grimmworld to find their dad, their great-to-the-tenth-power grandfather, and the perpetually befuddled, acorn-loving, naked mole rat, Chet. But Grimmworld is a treacherous place, and soon, Willow and Jake are captured by fairies, who are less innocent and more dangerous than expected, and forced to make an impossible Steal the golden claw of the Wolf King and return it to the fairy queen in exchange for information about their father, or refuse and become the fairies’ eternal, soulless slaves. But to steal the Wolf King’s claw, Jake and Willow will have to undergo the Wolf Trials, a perilous series of tests and traps that will push the twins to their limits and beyond. It will take Willow’s strength, Jake’s intellect, and the love and friendship they share—and maybe a few treats from Red Riding Hood’s magical basket—to defeat the Big Bad Wolf, find the next clue to their father’s whereabouts, and perhaps even bring another “happily ever after” to Grimmworld.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2025

About the author

One of the most versatile writers around, Michaelbrent Collings is an internationally bestselling novelist, produced screenwriter, and multiple Bram Stoker Award finalist. While he is best known for horror (and is one of the most successful indie horror authors in the United States), he has also written bestselling thriller, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, humor, young adult, and middle grade works, and Western Romance.

In addition to being a bestselling novelist, Michaelbrent has also received critical acclaim: he is the only person who has ever been a finalist for a Bram Stoker Award, a Dragon Award, a RONE Award, and a Whitney award: and he and his work have been reviewed and/or featured on everything from Publishers Weekly to Scream Magazine to NPR. He is also a frequent guest at comic cons and on writing podcasts like Six Figure Authors, The Creative Penn, and Writing Excuses.

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Reviews

[Sheila (sheilasbookreviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first Grimmworld book and this second one is even better. Willow and Jake return to Grimmworld where they must use their smarts and strength. They are searching for their dad and Grandfather Grimm who are needed to save both their world and Grimmworld.

Adventure fills every page of this book. This makes it a hit with kids, tweens, and adults. The twins battle evil fairies and huge, hungry wolves. There is a perfect balance of description and witty dialogue that envelops you and brings you along to Grimmworld for a wild adventure.

My favorite part of this book belongs with the wolves. Willow and Jake find themselves having to strengthen their own relationship to survive the tests the wolf pack gives them. It’s inspiring when the twins learn to trust themselves and each other. Great lessons are hidden for readers as they enjoy the story. There were many clever ways that Willow and Jake used their "powers" to defeat the evil Wolf King.

The Big Bad Wolf is an excellent sequel to a wonderful first book. I'd love to listen to the audiobook too. This novel would make a great read-aloud at school and also a family book to read together. I loved the book club questions at the back to make kids and adults bring the life lessons the twins learned front and center. The Big Bad Wolf is easily a 5-star book and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Willow and Jake have done the impossible, they have given Grimworld a happily ever after. They save Handel and Gretel from the witch. But all is still not well in the real world as their dad is still missing and their magic is gone. So, Jake and Willow find themselves back in Grimworld fighting to not just stay alive but to hopefully find the Grandfather and dad. In doing so they find themselves caught up in a territory battle between the fairies and the wolves.
This book was so good a wonderful sequel to the first book. The action and suspense are out of this world, the characters are wonderful and believable in this made up world. I really like this series and hope this is not the last we see of Willow and Jake.

This review copy was provided by Edelweiss

[Doreen Fernandes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The twins are on a quest to find their father when they are suddenly transported to Grimmworld. Their mission is fraught with danger and their lives are forfeit when they are captured by the blood thirsty fae along with Chet, an old friend. However, Moth, one of the fae persuades the queen to use them to get the Claw from the Alpha Wolf, Strafe in exchange for their lives and their friend's and the location of their father. Will they be able to complete such a mammoth task without becoming food for the brutal Wolfs? A captivating dark fairy tale with excellent world building and a variety of interesting characters.