Anne Ursu

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
# Title Year
1 The Shadow Thieves 2006
2 The Siren Song 2007
3 The Immortal Fire 2009
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 Max Swings for the Fences 2012
Anne Ursu Anthologies
# Title Year
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 2020