UNITED STATES OF GRIMM series by Keith McGowan Series by Keith McGowan

When Sol and Connie Blink move to Grand Creek, one of the first people to welcome them is an odd older woman, Fay Holaderry, and her friendly dog, Swift, who carries a very strange bone in his mouth. Sol knows a lot more than the average eleven-year-old, so when he identifies the bone as a human femur, he and Connie begin to wonder if their new neighbor is up to no good... moreWhen Sol and Connie Blink move to Grand Creek, one of the first people to welcome them is an odd older woman, Fay Holaderry, and her friendly dog, Swift, who carries a very strange bone in his mouth. Sol knows a lot more than the average eleven-year-old, so when he identifies the bone as a human femur, he and Connie begin to wonder if their new neighbor is up to no good. In a spine-tingling adventure that makes them think twice about who they can trust, Sol and Connie discover that dangerous secrets lurk in even the most pleasant neighborhoods. less

Sibling adventure inspired by the Grimm folktale "Brother and Sister." Booklist called it "another edgy, absorbing read" and School Library Journal said "This sequel to The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children is an exciting adventure . . . A well-done continuation of the story that leaves readers wanting to hear from this brother and sister again."