Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley is the author of the Sisters Grimm books, a highly enjoyable series that has some striking similarities to Bill Willingham’s Fables series. So if you’re not old enough for Willingham’s comic books--which are published under the Vertigo line of adult comics for some very good reasons--then Buckley’s smart, funny books about a community of fairytale characters trying to make a life for themselves in modern-day America and the human family who is duty-bound to keep an eye on them are a wonderful alternative.

Aftertaste:
Buckley’s website informs me that he was involved with the creation of Nickelodeon’s Rugrats, which is a VERY BIG STRIKE against him. I hate that show.

Availability:
Everywhere.

Other Recommendations:
If you're over 15, try Bill Willingham’s Fables or anything by Robin McKinley.

If you're under 15, try Gail Carson Levine.

Website:
http://www.sistersgrimm.com -