When the fairy-tale detectives rush to New York City hoping to find an Everafter who can cure Puck, they trigger a chain of events that includes a murder mystery, and learn many new things about their mother who, along with their father, is still in an enchanted sleep.
Although filled with anger over her parents' disappearance, eleven-year-old Sabrina Grimm-- along with her grandmother, sister, and several fairy-tale characters-- tries to discover who has killed her teacher.
Fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm face their first case without Granny Relda's help when the future gets mixed up with the past in Ferryport Landing, and because some of the future does not look bright, Puck helps them try to make some changes.
When a kangaroo court of Everafters, led by Judge Mad Hatter, tries Mr. Canis for his past crimes as the Big Bad Wolf, the Grimms seek evidence to save their friend, although Sabrina questions whether he should be saved.
Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are reunited with their parents after two years, but Ferryport Landing is still in chaos. Prince Charming is in hiding while preparing for war against the Master. Then the Grimms meet the Master and learn about his evil plans.
Invites the reader to join the adoring fans who watch a preschooler performs such daring stunts as eating broccoli, dressing himself, and going to bed without checking for monsters.