Anne Ursu is an American author known for her acclaimed fantasy novels for young readers. Her works include "The Real Boy," which was longlisted for the National Book Award, and "Breadcrumbs," recognized as one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly, Amazon, and School Library Journal. Her storytelling blends magical elements with profound emotional depth, resonating with both children and adults.
Ursu has received a McKnight Fellowship in recognition of her literary contributions. She shares her expertise as a faculty member in Hamline University's Masters of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. Based in Minneapolis, she continues to craft imaginative tales, such as her 2018 release, "The Lost Girl." Her works often explore themes of identity, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling.
The Cronus Chronicles Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Shadow Thieves
2006
2
The Siren Song
2007
3
The Immortal Fire
2009
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Spilling Clarence
2002
2
The Disapparation of James
2003
3
Breadcrumbs
2011
4
The Real Boy
2013
5
The Lost Girl
2019
6
The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy
2021
7
Not Quite a Ghost
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
Max Swings for the Fences
2012
Anne Ursu Anthologies
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Title
Year
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1
Swashbuckling Fantasy
2006
2
Riding Shotgun
2008
3
Riding Shotgun: Women Write About Their Mothers
2008
4
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark