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The Sisters Grimm #8
The Inside Story
After the shocking ending of The Everafter War, this book picks up with Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck stuck in the Book of Everafter, where all the fairy tales are stored and enchanted characters can change their destinies. The girls (and Puck) must chase the Master through a series of stories, where they’re willing to change what they need in order to save their baby brother. Soon, however, they are confronted by the Editor—the book’s guardian—who, along with an army of tiny monsters known as Revisers, threatens the children with dire consequences if they don’t stick to the stories. As they chase their quarry and dodge the Revisers, they meet Alice, Mowgli, Jack the Giant Killer, Hansel and Gretel, the Headless Horseman, and more. But will they find their brother in time?
F&P level: U
F&P level: U
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Michael Buckley
84 books1,931 followersNew York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley was born in Akron, Ohio. He tried his hand as a stand-up comic and lead singer for a punk rock back before attending Ohio University. After graduating with honors he moved to New York City to be an intern on the Late Show with David Letterman which led to stints developing programming for Discovery Networks, MTV, MTV Animation and Klasky Csupo (producers of Nickelodeon’s Rugrats). Today he lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Alison, and their son Finn.
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May 6, 2012
Ok, I have only one word to say about this book: Outstanding. First, there are a lot of suspense and thrilling moments between the main characters and their journey inside the Book of Everafter. Second, if you’re a Puckabrina lover, it’ll totally satisfy you! There are a bunch of Puckabrina moments in here that’ll make up for the slow torture it gave you from the past books! Though, I must say how Puckabrina ended in this book, is slightly disappointing. But still, it’s a good thing that Sabrina Grimm finally admitted Puck’s her first crush and kiss! XD But still… **sighs** they decided that they should change the future of them getting married to each other. Third, it’s very fun how they messed up each fairytale they got transported into. And every character fearing the Editor and the “revisers” and eventually ending up in their library and meeting them personally.
Out of all the fairy tales they ‘messed up’, my favourites will be The Wonderful World of Oz and Snow White. The Wonderful World of Oz for it’s so hilarious and humorous! Sabrina and Daphne kept doing things on the other way around like leaving the scarecrow, Tin Man and even making the Cowardly Lion unconscious! And when they were in front of the castle, they didn’t know how to get through and suddenly saw the three characters standing behind them, looking mad. Hahaha! :P My favorite part on that fairytale was when they met the Wicked Witch of the West and then Daphne/Dorothy doesn’t want to throw the pail of water to her. But the Witch begged and eventually, she just threw the bucket on her head and melted into a puddle. I remember the Editor said he doesn’t remember the Witch begging Dorothy to kill her! XD XD XD
On Snow White, well that was where they finally meet Mirror for the second time and saved their baby brother, Basil Grimm. But that’s not the reason why I love it. It’s because… **squeals like a fan girl** **takes a deep breath** ok… **takes another deep breath** It’s because… **squeals again** . There I said it. She did that for Puck . So yeah, true love kiss can only wake him up.
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That’s all! Over all, I really enjoyed the book and can’t wait for the last one! XD
Out of all the fairy tales they ‘messed up’, my favourites will be The Wonderful World of Oz and Snow White. The Wonderful World of Oz for it’s so hilarious and humorous! Sabrina and Daphne kept doing things on the other way around like leaving the scarecrow, Tin Man and even making the Cowardly Lion unconscious! And when they were in front of the castle, they didn’t know how to get through and suddenly saw the three characters standing behind them, looking mad. Hahaha! :P My favorite part on that fairytale was when they met the Wicked Witch of the West and then Daphne/Dorothy doesn’t want to throw the pail of water to her. But the Witch begged and eventually, she just threw the bucket on her head and melted into a puddle. I remember the Editor said he doesn’t remember the Witch begging Dorothy to kill her! XD XD XD
On Snow White, well that was where they finally meet Mirror for the second time and saved their baby brother, Basil Grimm. But that’s not the reason why I love it. It’s because… **squeals like a fan girl** **takes a deep breath** ok… **takes another deep breath** It’s because… **squeals again** . There I said it. She did that for Puck . So yeah, true love kiss can only wake him up.
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That’s all! Over all, I really enjoyed the book and can’t wait for the last one! XD
July 13, 2012
The 8th book of the series and I feel like none of the characters have developed beyond what they were in the first book with the exception of Daphne. Sabrina's character and attitude have really moved these books from what could have been a great series to just an ok book to me.
This book had a lot going on without there really being a lot actually happening or the story progressing to any degree. I loved the character of the Editor, I'm sure there are a lot of writers and editors who feel like he did.
Just not overly impressed with this book, but I think that my daughter would enjoy it so I would probably recommend it for 7-10 year olds.
This book had a lot going on without there really being a lot actually happening or the story progressing to any degree. I loved the character of the Editor, I'm sure there are a lot of writers and editors who feel like he did.
Just not overly impressed with this book, but I think that my daughter would enjoy it so I would probably recommend it for 7-10 year olds.
September 3, 2025
Reread Note: Sabrina isn’t nearly as annoying as I found her the first time through - and rereading this series in its entirety, knowing how it will end, this is a very good series. The only reason this particular installment didn’t stand out as much as others is because there’s not quite as much going on in it.
I've found this series funny and one of the cleverest "retellings" I've read in a long time. Most of the characters are annoying, especially Sabrina, but if you are a fan of fairy tales and like to read comedies based on them, then you can ignore these annoyances. Daphne is awesome, and Sabrina does get a little better after . . . five or six books. And the series definitely keeps you guessing once the main plot is introduced (which doesn't take long). That said, let us turn our attention to Book Eight.
I didn't hold too much hope for this one. Eight books is a lot, and authors can make fun of fairy tales for only so long. After reading Book Seven - The Everafter War - I was a little tired of them and dearly wishing Michael Buckley would stop, even though I was greatly impressed with Book Seven's twisty and unexpected ending. Who would have ever guessed that he would turn out to be the Master? I'm glad it took Mr. Buckley a year to write The Inside Story, otherwise I might have found this one tedious. But the rest did my perspective good, and even so there is no denying that this one was entertaining.
As an author, I view characters in a much different manner than your day-to-day bookworm. They can be, and usually are, as real to me as any friend. They have their personalities, desires, bad days, and undying loyalty (or clever evilness, depending on what sort of character they are). An author may think they control their characters' fates, but meddle with their wishes too much and the characters may rebel. It is because of this that I found the situations involving the Editor and the characters in the Book of Everafter so hilarious and rather relateable (in a sense). The Editor thought he controlled the characters; he revised and revised as much as he wanted in order to keep the stories on track, but in the end some of the characters rebel and he has a hard time of keeping them from killing him. In reality, rebellious characters won't kill you (not usually), but they will leave your service, giving you nothing but an empty shell with their name. And trust me - readers notice when this happens.
Over all, this was a fun adventure - following Sabrina and Daphne through various familiar fairy tales and seeing how they messed them up. A safe "what-if" scenario. I particularly liked what Michael Buckley did with the Snow White story. He introduces a concept that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wasn't always like it is now; that it was once a very dark, depressing, and dramatic story that was too dangerous to be kept that way, and it had to be revised. But the dangerous element could not simply be wiped away - it is still out there, desiring to be free.
Fans of the The Sisters Grimm won't be disappointed. Especially with the hilarious situation between Puck and Sabrina, and the surprising end (though not nearly as surprising as The Everafter War). My only hope is that Michael Buckley will not drag this series out to a point where people just get sick to the teeth of it and quit. Buckley can get by with at least one more installment - possibly two more, but it will be stretching it. Any more and he will be hitting the dangerous zone.
I've found this series funny and one of the cleverest "retellings" I've read in a long time. Most of the characters are annoying, especially Sabrina, but if you are a fan of fairy tales and like to read comedies based on them, then you can ignore these annoyances. Daphne is awesome, and Sabrina does get a little better after . . . five or six books. And the series definitely keeps you guessing once the main plot is introduced (which doesn't take long). That said, let us turn our attention to Book Eight.
I didn't hold too much hope for this one. Eight books is a lot, and authors can make fun of fairy tales for only so long. After reading Book Seven - The Everafter War - I was a little tired of them and dearly wishing Michael Buckley would stop, even though I was greatly impressed with Book Seven's twisty and unexpected ending. Who would have ever guessed that he would turn out to be the Master? I'm glad it took Mr. Buckley a year to write The Inside Story, otherwise I might have found this one tedious. But the rest did my perspective good, and even so there is no denying that this one was entertaining.
As an author, I view characters in a much different manner than your day-to-day bookworm. They can be, and usually are, as real to me as any friend. They have their personalities, desires, bad days, and undying loyalty (or clever evilness, depending on what sort of character they are). An author may think they control their characters' fates, but meddle with their wishes too much and the characters may rebel. It is because of this that I found the situations involving the Editor and the characters in the Book of Everafter so hilarious and rather relateable (in a sense). The Editor thought he controlled the characters; he revised and revised as much as he wanted in order to keep the stories on track, but in the end some of the characters rebel and he has a hard time of keeping them from killing him. In reality, rebellious characters won't kill you (not usually), but they will leave your service, giving you nothing but an empty shell with their name. And trust me - readers notice when this happens.
Over all, this was a fun adventure - following Sabrina and Daphne through various familiar fairy tales and seeing how they messed them up. A safe "what-if" scenario. I particularly liked what Michael Buckley did with the Snow White story. He introduces a concept that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wasn't always like it is now; that it was once a very dark, depressing, and dramatic story that was too dangerous to be kept that way, and it had to be revised. But the dangerous element could not simply be wiped away - it is still out there, desiring to be free.
Fans of the The Sisters Grimm won't be disappointed. Especially with the hilarious situation between Puck and Sabrina, and the surprising end (though not nearly as surprising as The Everafter War). My only hope is that Michael Buckley will not drag this series out to a point where people just get sick to the teeth of it and quit. Buckley can get by with at least one more installment - possibly two more, but it will be stretching it. Any more and he will be hitting the dangerous zone.
August 11, 2023
Not completely happy about being away from the major group but Pucks with us the entire time so that's great. He's so funny, particularly in this one. Why is the 'romance' in middle grade so cute and funny? This is why I love a little love plot in my younger books.
The actual plot of this book was slightly confusing to understand at first but overall it was fun to see more stories up and close.
The actual plot of this book was slightly confusing to understand at first but overall it was fun to see more stories up and close.
November 29, 2023
Interesting installment. The Sisters Grimm travel through various stories in pursuit of two criminals and a significant person, wreaking havoc every step of the way! While they achieve a considerable accomplishment, they also unleash a great danger into the world.
June 3, 2023
This story was a crazy ride and I had a lot of fun! I especially enjoyed Sabrina’s and Puck’s banter, they are weirdly a very shippable pairing….😂
August 31, 2024
This book was just as crazy as the rest. Definitely not a disappointment.
Now time for the spoilers.
I love the name Basil for the baby brother. It suits him very well. I’m really worried about relda though.
I don’t know what to expect in the ninth book, but I’m ready to find out!
Now time for the spoilers.
I love the name Basil for the baby brother. It suits him very well. I’m really worried about relda though.
I don’t know what to expect in the ninth book, but I’m ready to find out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 13, 2024
This was my favorite of the series until the very end. I felt it was rushed. Some of the plot points didn’t make sense. But having the sisters jump from story to story was way fun!
June 4, 2010
Lately I've been reading child-relevant (that's the word they used on a website) books, which you can relate to. I love that genre but was definitely willing to put it down for Michael Buckley's THE INSIDE STORY. I have fallen in love with the series and couldn't wait to see the latest book.
THE INSIDE STORY, once finished, was very revealing to many secrets and exactly what I expected...and then some. It was very exciting to read but with one flaw...: I believe that in all of Buckley's books so far he has explained the best parts the longest, yet with the 8th book of the Sisters Grimm series he hardly lengthened on the really interesting parts, for example where Granny Relda and the family mess up the books together. It was short and one-and-a-half pages, which was a bit disappointing. But otherwise, if you can live with it, this book is a great one.
Unlike the other Sisters Grimm series books, you really have to know each book's plot by heart in order to understand this one. You have to know, mainly, the plot of the seventh book and also the reason of this havoc in the eighth. So, therefore, if you are reading this review and are interested in the eighth book but have either not read any of or skipped some of the series, then you should immediately close this window, change your library requests to book 1, and start from there, because I assure you that if you just randomly pick up this book it would do you absolutely no good at all.
Sneak peek of the story below:
Sabrina feels empty. Why? She has everything she's ever wanted for the past 2 years: her family back together again...and, well, a family to have. But that one chunk of her is missing. It's her baby brother. Mirror took off with Sammy (one of the names Daphne picks) into a book chock full of Everafters. It's risking their lives, but Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck jump into the book to follow him and Pinocchio. They must stop Mirror and Pinocchio, as they might change their story, therefore changing history. But they must also dodge the Editor and his revisers and the strange beast that are spoken of amongst the Everafters in the books. The 'thing' is hiding in the margins of the stories, and if they can't get Oohg (another name) back, they might as well be killed by the 'thing' and let their baby brother get consumed by Mirror. Oh, and one last thing, to Sabrina's dread. Puck WANTS to get married.
THE INSIDE STORY, once finished, was very revealing to many secrets and exactly what I expected...and then some. It was very exciting to read but with one flaw...: I believe that in all of Buckley's books so far he has explained the best parts the longest, yet with the 8th book of the Sisters Grimm series he hardly lengthened on the really interesting parts, for example where Granny Relda and the family mess up the books together. It was short and one-and-a-half pages, which was a bit disappointing. But otherwise, if you can live with it, this book is a great one.
Unlike the other Sisters Grimm series books, you really have to know each book's plot by heart in order to understand this one. You have to know, mainly, the plot of the seventh book and also the reason of this havoc in the eighth. So, therefore, if you are reading this review and are interested in the eighth book but have either not read any of or skipped some of the series, then you should immediately close this window, change your library requests to book 1, and start from there, because I assure you that if you just randomly pick up this book it would do you absolutely no good at all.
Sneak peek of the story below:
Sabrina feels empty. Why? She has everything she's ever wanted for the past 2 years: her family back together again...and, well, a family to have. But that one chunk of her is missing. It's her baby brother. Mirror took off with Sammy (one of the names Daphne picks) into a book chock full of Everafters. It's risking their lives, but Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck jump into the book to follow him and Pinocchio. They must stop Mirror and Pinocchio, as they might change their story, therefore changing history. But they must also dodge the Editor and his revisers and the strange beast that are spoken of amongst the Everafters in the books. The 'thing' is hiding in the margins of the stories, and if they can't get Oohg (another name) back, they might as well be killed by the 'thing' and let their baby brother get consumed by Mirror. Oh, and one last thing, to Sabrina's dread. Puck WANTS to get married.
November 10, 2021
You know that a book is good when you're 23, swamped with university assignments and exams, and yet you still find the time to finish a 9-volume saga meant for readers half your age.
I picked up this series again this summer just because I was fed up with academic readings and I honestly wanted to enjoy a nice story without too many bleak and depressing events. Something entertaining but at the same time light hearted. And when it comes to entertainment, the star is undoubtedly Puck. In the first volumes he was mainly annoying and childish, but with the passing of volumes he somehow managed to become hilarious and a taaaad bit more collaborative.
Generally speaking, however, character development is not exactly one of the strongest points of this series. Sure, we have Daphne's rebellious phase, Puck's... puberty?, and Sabrina's current self-crisis. This evolution is yet usually focused in one or two volumes rather than spread out throughout the series. Despite this, it was still interesting to observe how the two young sisters have changed since the very first volume.
In "The Inside Story" I empathised a lot with Sabrina's doubts and uncertainties. Her lack of trust in her own decisions and judgment skills, and her feeling completely lost are not limited to her young age, but can perfectly resonate in older people too.
The pace of the plot is definitely quite fast, so you won't risk to get bored. Sometimes I had the slight impression that the story was a bit "stretched out"and that some episodes weren't exactly necessary, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. At the same time, there is one concept that was hinted at but never developed. I suppose the reason is that its only function was to make the story more intriguing by adding some unpredictable and mysterious element, but in my opinion the plot could have been a bit more varied by expanding this concept instead of making the main characters pass through so many stories.
Despite this potential gone to waste (unless something happens in the last book), it was still a pleasant, involving story that makes me look forward to reading the very last book of the series. What am I expecting? A happy ending without a doubt, but at the same time a happy ending that will have a cost.
I picked up this series again this summer just because I was fed up with academic readings and I honestly wanted to enjoy a nice story without too many bleak and depressing events. Something entertaining but at the same time light hearted. And when it comes to entertainment, the star is undoubtedly Puck. In the first volumes he was mainly annoying and childish, but with the passing of volumes he somehow managed to become hilarious and a taaaad bit more collaborative.
Generally speaking, however, character development is not exactly one of the strongest points of this series. Sure, we have Daphne's rebellious phase, Puck's... puberty?, and Sabrina's current self-crisis. This evolution is yet usually focused in one or two volumes rather than spread out throughout the series. Despite this, it was still interesting to observe how the two young sisters have changed since the very first volume.
In "The Inside Story" I empathised a lot with Sabrina's doubts and uncertainties. Her lack of trust in her own decisions and judgment skills, and her feeling completely lost are not limited to her young age, but can perfectly resonate in older people too.
The pace of the plot is definitely quite fast, so you won't risk to get bored. Sometimes I had the slight impression that the story was a bit "stretched out"and that some episodes weren't exactly necessary, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. At the same time, there is one concept that was hinted at but never developed. I suppose the reason is that its only function was to make the story more intriguing by adding some unpredictable and mysterious element, but in my opinion the plot could have been a bit more varied by expanding this concept instead of making the main characters pass through so many stories.
Despite this potential gone to waste (unless something happens in the last book), it was still a pleasant, involving story that makes me look forward to reading the very last book of the series. What am I expecting? A happy ending without a doubt, but at the same time a happy ending that will have a cost.
November 29, 2024
In my humble opinion everyone should read Michael Buckley's Sisters Grimm series. It is just that good.
Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck have leapt into the Book of Everafter to stop Mirror and save their little brother. They must move from one story to another taking roles in the story and that is half the fun. Okay, what story will be next. With a sentence of a clue, can you figure out where they are before they state it?
The relationship between Puck and Sabrina is hilarious as it develops. The reader knows that they really are good friends and they continue their rude comments of dog-face and stinky all through out, yet when push comes to shove and either needs help and support the other is there in amazing ways.
I love the commentary about being a hero -- once when Sabrina is bemoaning her failures. Puck comes in with such wonderful insight that only a 12 year old boy who has been a boy for 4000 years could come up with. "You are not a failure, you are a hero and heroes have to overcome difficulty"
I think nowadays many kids (and adults) forget who are real heroes. We see celebrities and sports stars and forget that they are rarely people we should want to emulate. Sabrina has her faults (many of them in fact) but she does her best to overcome her failures and pursue the good to help her family.
This is just about the best series ever and I am so disappointed that there is only ONE more book left in the series!
Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck have leapt into the Book of Everafter to stop Mirror and save their little brother. They must move from one story to another taking roles in the story and that is half the fun. Okay, what story will be next. With a sentence of a clue, can you figure out where they are before they state it?
The relationship between Puck and Sabrina is hilarious as it develops. The reader knows that they really are good friends and they continue their rude comments of dog-face and stinky all through out, yet when push comes to shove and either needs help and support the other is there in amazing ways.
I love the commentary about being a hero -- once when Sabrina is bemoaning her failures. Puck comes in with such wonderful insight that only a 12 year old boy who has been a boy for 4000 years could come up with. "You are not a failure, you are a hero and heroes have to overcome difficulty"
I think nowadays many kids (and adults) forget who are real heroes. We see celebrities and sports stars and forget that they are rarely people we should want to emulate. Sabrina has her faults (many of them in fact) but she does her best to overcome her failures and pursue the good to help her family.
This is just about the best series ever and I am so disappointed that there is only ONE more book left in the series!
May 22, 2010
I started reading this series and now I'm so far into it, that I'm stuck until it ends. (Please tell me it's going to end!)
Unfortunately, with the later books, I have a lot of trouble concentrating. This book was better than the last one in that respect, but still had its moments of 'get on with it already'. Except that getting on with it is sort of the problem.
There's a lot of plot and a lot of action, and my brain just shuts off. I suspect it's a boy type of story and I need more of a girl type of story. I need more time to sit down with the characters. I need a slower pace. I need fewer things to happen and more reaction to the things that happen.
Oh, I suppose I should say what the book is about. The Grimm girls are fairy tale detectives, and in this book they're chasing down a bad guy who's kidnapped their baby brother. And they're doing so in a sort of master book of stories. So they go to Oz and and Mowgli's Jungle and things like that.
Which is an interesting premise that's not used to its full advantage. Or, well, maybe just not used how I would use it.
Anyway, just as the story starts getting really interesting and good again.. it ends. To be continued in the next book.
So. Sigh. Mostly I guess I'd recommend it to kids who like plot who want/need to read more with female main characters.
Unfortunately, with the later books, I have a lot of trouble concentrating. This book was better than the last one in that respect, but still had its moments of 'get on with it already'. Except that getting on with it is sort of the problem.
There's a lot of plot and a lot of action, and my brain just shuts off. I suspect it's a boy type of story and I need more of a girl type of story. I need more time to sit down with the characters. I need a slower pace. I need fewer things to happen and more reaction to the things that happen.
Oh, I suppose I should say what the book is about. The Grimm girls are fairy tale detectives, and in this book they're chasing down a bad guy who's kidnapped their baby brother. And they're doing so in a sort of master book of stories. So they go to Oz and and Mowgli's Jungle and things like that.
Which is an interesting premise that's not used to its full advantage. Or, well, maybe just not used how I would use it.
Anyway, just as the story starts getting really interesting and good again.. it ends. To be continued in the next book.
So. Sigh. Mostly I guess I'd recommend it to kids who like plot who want/need to read more with female main characters.
October 1, 2021
It has been a while since I read book 7 in this series, so I was worried that I wouldn’t remember what was going on. The author does a good job reminding the reader.
Sabrina Grimm, Daphne Grimm, and Puck are chasing Mirror through the Book of Everafter trying to rescue their baby brother. During their travels they meet The Editor and his Revisers. Whenever something is changed in one of the stories, the Editor sends out his Revisers to fix it. They are not pleasant creatures either. They eat everything.
This children’s adventure series is a fun quick read. The way Sabrina and Daphne interacted with the characters in Everafter is often funny and Puck adds an interesting element to the story. The ending doesn’t go quite as planned for the Grimm family, but it should make for a great series finale. I’m looking forward to reading the last book, The Council of Mirrors.
Sabrina Grimm, Daphne Grimm, and Puck are chasing Mirror through the Book of Everafter trying to rescue their baby brother. During their travels they meet The Editor and his Revisers. Whenever something is changed in one of the stories, the Editor sends out his Revisers to fix it. They are not pleasant creatures either. They eat everything.
This children’s adventure series is a fun quick read. The way Sabrina and Daphne interacted with the characters in Everafter is often funny and Puck adds an interesting element to the story. The ending doesn’t go quite as planned for the Grimm family, but it should make for a great series finale. I’m looking forward to reading the last book, The Council of Mirrors.
November 8, 2020
When there is puck x Sabrina moments 🥰✨
April 30, 2024
“I have no memory of this place.”—Gandalf
Okay… so I was under the impression that I had read all the Sisters Grimm books as a child. But I think I’m wrong. I think I stopped at The Everafter War.
Nothing in this story was familiar. Not the plot, not the illustrations, NOTHING. I’m pretty sure I was too mad at the end of book 7 and never continued. XD
I’m very glad I continued on this time. The Inside Story is a great addition to the series, with lots of great Puck quotes, storybook characters desperate to escape the Book of Everafter, and a few characters from the real world trying to change their stories. I’m shook. Also, Sabrina went through a lot of great character development in this one. She’s finally growing up a little.
I’m very excited (and a little scared) to FINALLY finish the series. For the first time. :o
Okay… so I was under the impression that I had read all the Sisters Grimm books as a child. But I think I’m wrong. I think I stopped at The Everafter War.
Nothing in this story was familiar. Not the plot, not the illustrations, NOTHING. I’m pretty sure I was too mad at the end of book 7 and never continued. XD
I’m very glad I continued on this time. The Inside Story is a great addition to the series, with lots of great Puck quotes, storybook characters desperate to escape the Book of Everafter, and a few characters from the real world trying to change their stories. I’m shook. Also, Sabrina went through a lot of great character development in this one. She’s finally growing up a little.
I’m very excited (and a little scared) to FINALLY finish the series. For the first time. :o
August 18, 2023
ugh this series is so fun
the audios are amaaaazing
the audios are amaaaazing
October 22, 2023
i’m a little sad that there’s only one book left!
August 21, 2025
extra star for all the sabrina/puck content
November 5, 2021
yowza this was quite boring. Puck is the only thing I enjoyed in this book. It doesn’t get a 1 star bc it’s not THAT bad. But this book was a completely useless filler. Just get to the point of the mystery already!
January 15, 2013
I recently read The sisters Grimm The inside story Book 8. There are 288 pages. It was published in 2010. The author is Michael Buckley. This book is intended for 5th to 9th graders,
The main issue is they are trying to get there baby brother back. The setting is in a story book. The main characters are Sabrina. She is scared, mad, and annoyed. Daphne is joyful and happy. Puck is annoying, Sabrina’s fiancée, and he is stinky.
They followed the master into a fairy-tale book. They try to rescue their baby brother from the master. While they are there they have to jump from fairy-tale to fairy-tale. Now they have to be careful or the editor with erase the book and everyone in it.
I liked that they go their baby brother back. I didn’t like that the master jumped into one of the Grimm’s bodies. My favorite quote is “Keep your paws off my fiancée you flea-ridden stray.” Puck.
The theme is if you mess with the master you will lose a family member. I recommend this book to those who like fairy-tales they jump from book to book. The unique thing about this book is that they revise something if the story did something wrong.
The main issue is they are trying to get there baby brother back. The setting is in a story book. The main characters are Sabrina. She is scared, mad, and annoyed. Daphne is joyful and happy. Puck is annoying, Sabrina’s fiancée, and he is stinky.
They followed the master into a fairy-tale book. They try to rescue their baby brother from the master. While they are there they have to jump from fairy-tale to fairy-tale. Now they have to be careful or the editor with erase the book and everyone in it.
I liked that they go their baby brother back. I didn’t like that the master jumped into one of the Grimm’s bodies. My favorite quote is “Keep your paws off my fiancée you flea-ridden stray.” Puck.
The theme is if you mess with the master you will lose a family member. I recommend this book to those who like fairy-tales they jump from book to book. The unique thing about this book is that they revise something if the story did something wrong.
August 10, 2010
Another great Sisters Grimm book.
Starting out, I was a little confused by the book. The previous books in the series, I had read all at once, and that was months and months ago, so it took me a while to remember what exactly was going on and what had happened to different characters and who was who. I'm pretty sure that I finally got it all straight, but am not quite sure.
I really enjoyed the book, expecially as the characters went into some of my favorite books, such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but nothing seemed to really happen in the story. It was an entire book of not much actually occuring. I had thought that this would be the last book in the series, but I'm starting to wonder if it will ever end. I hope that Buckley does not drag it out too long. The series it good, but it's difficult having to wait so long before releases on a series that is already eight books along. Some things weren't meant to last forever--endings are a good thing.
Starting out, I was a little confused by the book. The previous books in the series, I had read all at once, and that was months and months ago, so it took me a while to remember what exactly was going on and what had happened to different characters and who was who. I'm pretty sure that I finally got it all straight, but am not quite sure.
I really enjoyed the book, expecially as the characters went into some of my favorite books, such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but nothing seemed to really happen in the story. It was an entire book of not much actually occuring. I had thought that this would be the last book in the series, but I'm starting to wonder if it will ever end. I hope that Buckley does not drag it out too long. The series it good, but it's difficult having to wait so long before releases on a series that is already eight books along. Some things weren't meant to last forever--endings are a good thing.
June 16, 2010
I am a big fan of this series but #8 struck me as a little thin in places. It has sort of postmodern perspective as the characters are stuck in The Book of Everafter chasing Pinochio and the Mirror through classic fairy tales while at the same time dealing with The Editor and his voracious revisors.
The focus is mostly on Sabrina as she comes to grip with being a leader for her family and friends and he developing relationship with Puck.
The ending picked up and there is still some funny lines and interactions but the middle was a little flat as they jumped from one story to the next. Could be the simplified story - that is after all for young readers - just didn't grab me this time.
Still a great series and I will the read the next one I am sure.
The focus is mostly on Sabrina as she comes to grip with being a leader for her family and friends and he developing relationship with Puck.
The ending picked up and there is still some funny lines and interactions but the middle was a little flat as they jumped from one story to the next. Could be the simplified story - that is after all for young readers - just didn't grab me this time.
Still a great series and I will the read the next one I am sure.
March 11, 2021
One more book left in the series :(
I can’t face it I love these characters 🥺😢
I can’t face it I love these characters 🥺😢
September 25, 2025
TALENTED. SHOW STOPPING. TOALLY UNIQUE. NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE.
(OUAT wishes their author plot was this good)
(OUAT wishes their author plot was this good)
April 24, 2024
3/5
A bit anti-climatic
A bit anti-climatic
August 23, 2024
This was a really funny book!! 📗
I enjoyed it alot! Oh, and those cliffhangers, and plot twists are Amazing and so unexpected!!! 😮
Okay, now for spoilers!
(‼️⚠️⛔SPOILERS AHEAD⛔⚠️‼️)
Well, when Mirror almost took over Sabrina I thought that was the end!! But, it wasn't!!! Mirror took over Granny Relda instead!! 😱
Oh and Puck's jokes, about his and Sabrina's marriage is really funny. 😆
And Mirror is Diabolical!!!!! 😱😱😱
He almost kills Basil!!!
And Sabrina getting more character development!!!!!!!!!! 🤯
Okay, this next part is very surprising and unexpected, so prepare yourself.
PRINCE CHARMING DIES!!
AND HAS AN EVIL BROTHER!!!!!!! 😶😱😱😱
( Well actually he dies in the storybook, but I don't know if it will happen in Ferryport Landing 🤔)
I think thats all the spoilers...
(‼️⚠️⛔ SPOILERS OVER ⛔⚠️‼️)
This book is definitely Five Stars!!! 💫💛
I enjoyed it alot! Oh, and those cliffhangers, and plot twists are Amazing and so unexpected!!! 😮
Okay, now for spoilers!
(‼️⚠️⛔SPOILERS AHEAD⛔⚠️‼️)
Well, when Mirror almost took over Sabrina I thought that was the end!! But, it wasn't!!! Mirror took over Granny Relda instead!! 😱
Oh and Puck's jokes, about his and Sabrina's marriage is really funny. 😆
And Mirror is Diabolical!!!!! 😱😱😱
He almost kills Basil!!!
And Sabrina getting more character development!!!!!!!!!! 🤯
Okay, this next part is very surprising and unexpected, so prepare yourself.
PRINCE CHARMING DIES!!
AND HAS AN EVIL BROTHER!!!!!!! 😶😱😱😱
( Well actually he dies in the storybook, but I don't know if it will happen in Ferryport Landing 🤔)
I think thats all the spoilers...
(‼️⚠️⛔ SPOILERS OVER ⛔⚠️‼️)
This book is definitely Five Stars!!! 💫💛
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2024
I am enjoying my reread of the Sisters Grimm series; however, I nearly gave up simply for the fact I’m ready to be in a different fictional world. I’m glad I did not stop my reread.
The 8th book of this series is completely unlike the others. It almost is like breaking or revealing the fourth wall in the stories. I enjoyed the twist and take.
However, if you’re focused on the war going on in Ferryport then this book is like one giant interlude. It is necessary to understand the Master and his plan, but you’re taken away from Ferryport Landing entirely.
There is further character development in the main trio (Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck). I will definitely continue on and finish this series.
The 8th book of this series is completely unlike the others. It almost is like breaking or revealing the fourth wall in the stories. I enjoyed the twist and take.
However, if you’re focused on the war going on in Ferryport then this book is like one giant interlude. It is necessary to understand the Master and his plan, but you’re taken away from Ferryport Landing entirely.
There is further character development in the main trio (Sabrina, Daphne, and Puck). I will definitely continue on and finish this series.
May 30, 2023
Wow!
I really think that this particular book is the most imaginative of the lot, thus far.
And many of the passages were poetical. I hope it is not wasted on the youths these books are intended for. [Or youts as Vinnie was apt to say ;) ]. But don’t worry, Puck comes along and does or says what is expected of him and you suddenly recall you are in fact reading a middle grade book. See? Something for every one.
Fabulous book. Sad at times and full of adventure and love.
I really think that this particular book is the most imaginative of the lot, thus far.
And many of the passages were poetical. I hope it is not wasted on the youths these books are intended for. [Or youts as Vinnie was apt to say ;) ]. But don’t worry, Puck comes along and does or says what is expected of him and you suddenly recall you are in fact reading a middle grade book. See? Something for every one.
Fabulous book. Sad at times and full of adventure and love.
January 24, 2018
I do admit that I am ready to have this series end, I did enjoy this book better than the last couple. I liked the new character, the Editor, he intrigued me. It was fun to have the kids running through and wrecking havoc in the actual stories. If you love fairy tales or have a child who is a tale fan, you really should take on this series. All the great characters are here!
July 30, 2023
This series has been a fun one to read this summer!
Puck makes me laugh! “All right, enough of the boo-boo faces…Let’s get back to work. There will be plenty of time for personal disappointments when we get married” (170). 🤣
Puck makes me laugh! “All right, enough of the boo-boo faces…Let’s get back to work. There will be plenty of time for personal disappointments when we get married” (170). 🤣
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