ANNE URSU

Como en Los ladrones de sombras, la primera novela de Las Crónicas de Cronos, la autora, Anne Ursu, recrea con gran habilidad e imaginación la mitología griega. Tanto que, además de hacer creíbles a los personajes humanos, hace creibles a los divinos. Charlotte, nuestra protagonista, madura y se convierte en una verdadera heroina clasica: capaz de resistir el sufrimiento y de hacer ?lo que debe? hasta el final. Pero es una heroina humana, con dudas y con miedos, y con un afilado sentido del humor.Las descripciones de este segundo libro son muy sugerentes, se ve lo que ocurre. Tiene momentos escalofriantes y terrorificos, y tambien momentos comicos. Hay sorpresas y giros inesperados. Y, de principio a fin, apetece seguir leyendo.Aunque no se conozca el primer libro, Los ladrones de sombras, se entiende perfectamente, ya que la autora cuenta de forma sintetizada y precisa lo que ocurrio en la anterior.Un libro que nos habla de tiempos pasados con un estilo directo, en el que predominan los dialogos con un lenguaje rico y a la vez con expresiones propias de adolescentes. Nos habla de que madurar significa tambien tener paciencia, no quererlo todo al instante, y hacer frente a las propias responsabilidades sin esperar a que venga alguien, padre humano o divino, a resolverte los problemas.Solo cuando sabemos qu...

Segunda y apasionante entrega de "Las Crónicas de Cronos", en la que Charlotte, de trece años, está castigada desde que pasó una noche fuera de casa con su primo Zee para salvar el mundo. Ambos fueron al Submundo para rescatar las sombras de sus amigos enfermos y derrotar a Filonecron, el semidiós griego que quería destronar al rey Hades y someter a la Humanidad. Al volver, ninguno de los primos pudo contar lo ocurrido... Como en Ladrones de sombras, la autora recrea con gran habilidad e imaginación la mitología griega. Tanto que, además de hacer creíbles a los personajes humanos, hace creíbles a los divinos. Charlotte madura y se convierte en una verdadera heroína clásica: capaz de resistir el sufrimiento y de hacer "lo que debe" hasta el final. Pero es una heroína humana, con dudas y con miedos, y con un afilado sentido del humor, que hace que no puedas dejar de leer el libro hasta el final.

Charlotte Mielswetzski tiene trece años y es una niña espabilada y muy imaginativa, aunque no demasiado popular y que no lo pasa bien en el colegio, pero sabe salir de cualquier apurillo echándole un poco de inventiva y cuenta unas historias estupendas. Un dia encuentra un gatito y ese hallazgo es la señal de partida de que todo lo que constituye su mundo va a cobrar una dimension radicalmente nueva. Anne Ursu, autora de dos elogiadas novelas para adultos, firma aqui un texto excelente, sombrio y hasta terrorifico en ocasiones, salpicado de un humor seco que hara las delicias de los lectores de mas edad. El material de partida, los dioses y mitos de los antiguos griegos, esta manejado con inmensa habilidad; en todo momento resulta cercano y creible.

Como en Los ladrones de sombras, la primera novela de Las Crónicas de Cronos, la autora, Anne Ursu, recrea con gran habilidad e imaginación la mitología griega. Tanto que, además de hacer creíbles a los personajes humanos, hace creibles a los divinos.Charlotte, nuestra protagonista, madura y se convierte en una verdadera heroina clasica: capaz de resistir el sufrimiento y de hacerlo que debehasta el final. Pero es una heroina humana, con dudas y con miedos, y con un afilado sentido del humor.Las descripciones de este segundolibro son muy sugerentes, sevelo que ocurre. Tiene momentos escalofriantes y terrorificos, y tambien momentos comicos. Hay sorpresas y giros inesperados. Y, de principio a fin, apetece seguir leyendo.Aunque no se conozca el primer libro, Los ladrones de sombras, esta novela se entiende perfectamente, ya que la autora cuenta de forma sintetizada y precisa lo que ocurrio en la anterior.Un libro que nos habla de tiempos pasados con un estilo directo, en el que predominan los dialogos con un lenguaje rico y a la vez con expresiones propias de adolescentes. Nos habla de que madurar significa tambien tener paciencia, no quererlo todo al instante, y hacer frente a las propias responsabilidades sin esperar a que venga alguien, padre humano o divino, a resolverte los problemas.Solo cuando sabemos que podemos perder a alguien querido, nos damos cuenta de lo que significa para nosotros.

Charlotte Mielswetzski tiene trece años y es una niña espabilada y muy imaginativa, aunque no demasiado popular y que no lo pasa bien en el colegio, pero sabe salir de cualquier apurillo echándole un poco de inventiva y cuenta unas historias estupendas. Un dia encuentra un gatito y ese hallazgo es la señal de partida de que todo lo que constituye su mundo va a cobrar una dimension radicalmente nueva. Anne Ursu, autora de dos elogiadas novelas para adultos, firma aqui un texto excelente, sombrio y hasta terrorifico en ocasiones, salpicado de un humor seco que hara las delicias de los lectores de mas edad. El material de partida, los dioses y mitos de los antiguos griegos, esta manejado con inmensa habilidad; en todo momento resulta cercano y creible.

See that girl, the one with the bright red hair, overstuffed backpack, and aura of grumpiness? Thats Charlotte Mielswetzski. And something extra-ordinary is about to happen to her. Oh, its not the very cute kitten that appears out of nowhere and demands to go home with her. Its not the sudden arrival of her cousin Zee, who believes hes the cause of a mysterious sickness that has struck his friends back in England. Its not her creepy English teacher Mr. Metos, who takes his mythology lessons just a little too seriously. And its not the white-faced, yellow-eyed men in tuxedoes, who follow Charlotte everywhere. Whats so extraordinary is not any one of these things....Its all of them. And when Charlottes friends start to get sick one by one, Charlotte and Zee set out to find a cure. Their quest leads them to a not-so-mythical Underworld, where they face rhyme-loving Harpies, gods with personnel problems, and ghosts with a thirst for blood. Charlotte and Zee learn that in a world overrun by Nightmares, Pain, and Death, the really dangerous character is a guy named Phil. And then they discover that the fate of every person -- living and dead -- is in their young hands. In her dazzling debut for young readers, Anne Ursu weaves a tale of myth and adventure, danger and magic that will keep readers engrossed until the very last secret is revealed.

After their near-fatal battle with Poseidon, Charlotte and Zee would love nothing more than to relax and forget all over again that the Greek gods are real. But with the world in peril and no one else to save it, that just isnt an option. Charlotte and Zee meet the Prometheans, an ancient brotherhood trying to protect mankind from the gods, who have finally found a weapon capable of bringing Zeus to his knees. But using it will come at a great cost, one Charlotte and Zee are not willing to pay. They strike out on their own for Mount Olympus, with the Prometheans, an angry Chimera, and all sorts of mythological beings on their tail. . . .

Inside an ordinary middle school in an ordinary city, a small redheaded eighth grader is doing something very ordinary, indeed. Ever since Charlotte Mielswetzski and her cousin, Zee, saved the world, life has been rather ordinary. Ordinary, that is, if you call being ultramegagrounded (in Charlottes case) or treated as if you might fall to pieces (in Zees case) ordinary. Either way, heroes deserve better. Of course, no one knows Charlotte and Zee are heroes. Its not like they can simply announce that Greek myths are real or proclaim they have returned from the Underworld, where they rescued all of mankind from Philonecron, a deranged demigod with delusions of grandeur. Instead, they are forced to keep this terrible knowledge to themselves, and are stuck in a state of extraordinary ordinariness. But things arent quite as ordinary as they seem. For Philonecron is the grandson of Poseidon, and you dont mess with the progeny of the second most powerful god in the universe. And Philonecron himself isnt so happy about having all of his delicious plans thwarted by mortal children. He wants revenge, and with his grandfather to help him, he is going to get what he wants. For Charlotte and Zee, their not-so-ordinary lives are about to be disrupted once again. This time its not the world they must save -- its themselves. In the thrilling second installment of the Cronus Chronicles trilogy, author Anne Ursu brings her trademark wit to a spectacular adventure on the high seas.

National Book Award Longlist * Bank Street Childrens Book Committee Best Book of the Year"Beautifully written and elegantly structured, this fantasy is as real as it gets."Franny Billingsley, author of ChimeThe Real Boy, Anne Ursus follow-up to her widely acclaimed and beloved middle grade fantasy Breadcrumbs, is a spellbinding tale of the power we all wield, great and small.On an island on the edge of an immense sea there is a city, a forest, and a boy named Oscar. Oscar is a shop boy for the most powerful magician in the village, and spends his days in a small room in the dark cellar of his masters shop grinding herbs and dreaming of the wizards who once lived on the island generations ago. Oscars world is small, but he likes it that way. The real world is vast, strange, and unpredictable. And Oscar does not quite fit in it.But now that world is changing. Children in the city are falling ill, and something sinister lurks in the forest. Oscar has long been content to stay in his small room in the cellar, comforted in the knowledge that the magic that flows from the forest will keep his island safe. Now even magic may not be enough to save it.A Loner Hero: Oscar prefers the quiet cellar and the company of cats to the strange, unpredictable world outside. But when danger threatens his island, he may be the only one who can uncover the truth. Mystery and Magic: When children in the gleaming city begin to fall ill with a strange sickness, Oscar must venture out of his comfort zone into a world of secrets and powerful forces. A Classic Fantasy Adventure: Perfect for fans of timeless middle grade stories, this magical adventure is filled with wizards, magicians, and an enchanted forest where something sinister lurks. A Story for Sensitive Kids: A heartfelt and beautifully written tale about a boy who doesnt quite fit in, and the extraordinary power he finds within himself.

Three starred reviewsA Publishers Weekly Best Childrens Book of 2019Anne Ursu, author of the National Book Award nominee The Real Boy, returns with a story of the power of fantasy, the limits of love, and the struggles inherent in growing up.When youre an identical twin, your story always starts with someone else. For Iris, that means her story starts with Lark.Iris has always been the grounded, capable, and rational one; Lark has been inventive, dreamy, and brilliantand from their first moments in the world together, theyve never left each others side. Everyone around them realized early on what the two sisters already knew: they had better outcomes when they were together.When fifth grade arrives, however, its decided that Iris and Lark should be split into different classrooms, and something breaks in them both.Iris is no longer so confident; Lark retreats into herself as she deals with challenges at school. And at the same time, something strange is happening in the city around them, things both great and small going missing without a trace.As Iris begins to understand that anything can be lost in the blink of an eye, she decides its up to her to find a way to keep her sister safe.What happens when the girl who fixes everything is the one whos broken?A Heartfelt Story About Sisters: Iris and Lark are identical twins who have never been apart. But when theyre separated in fifth grade, their magical bond is tested like never before. Magical Realism and Mystery: As strange things start disappearing all over Minneapolisfrom a famous sculpture to Larks treasured braceletthe sisters discover a mysterious antique shop that might hold the key. Childhood Anxiety and Finding Your Voice: A sensitive and honest look at what it feels like to be overwhelmed by the world, and the courage it takes to stand up for yourself and the people you love. The Power of Friendship: Perfect for middle grade readers, this is an empowering tale about finding your flock and discovering youre stronger together than you are alone.

From the acclaimed author of The Real Boy and The Lost Girl comes a wondrous and provocative fantasy about a kingdom beset by monsters, a mysterious school, and a girl caught in between them.If no one notices Marya Lupu, is likely because of her brother, Luka. And thats because of what everyone knows: that Luka is destined to become a sorcerer.The Lupus might be from a small village far from the capital city of Illyria, but that doesnt matter. Every young boy born in in the kingdom holds the potential for the rare ability to wield magic, to protect the country from the terrifying force known only as the Dread. For all the hopes the family has for Luka, no one has any for Marya, who can never seem to do anything right. But even so, no one is prepared for the day that the sorcerers finally arrive to test Luka for magical ability, and Marya makes a terrible mistake. Nor the day after, when the Lupus receive a letter from a place called Dragomir Academya mysterious school for wayward young girls. Girls like Marya.Soon she is a hundred miles from home, in a strange and unfamiliar place, surrounded by girls shes never met. Dragomir Academy promises Marya and her classmates a chance to make something of themselves in service to one of the countrys powerful sorcerers. But as they learn how to fit into a world with no place for them, they begin to discover things about the magic the men of their country wield, as well as the Dread itselfthings that threaten the precarious balance upon which Illyria is built.A Strong Girl Protagonist: Marya has always been told shes a troublemaker. But at a school designed to make her obedient, her stubborn curiosity might be the only thing that can save the kingdom. Feminist Fantasy: In a world where only men are allowed to wield power, Marya and her new friends discover that the most dangerous secrets are the ones meant to keep girls powerless. Unlikely Friendships: Sent to a school for wayward girls, Marya finds herself surrounded by classmates who are just as defiant as she is. Together, they form bonds of trust that the system is designed to break. An Epic Quest for Truth: What is the true nature of the Dread? And why is Dragomir Academy so determined to hide the truth? The answers will change everything Marya thought she knew about magic and her place in the world.

The winner of numerous awards and recipient of four starred reviews, Anne Ursus Breadcrumbs is a stunning and heartbreaking story of growing up, wrapped in a modern-day fairy tale.Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. But that was before he stopped talking to her and disappeared into a forest with a mysterious woman made of ice. Now its up to Hazel to go in after him. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersens "The Snow Queen," Breadcrumbs is a stunningly original fairy tale of modern-day America, a dazzling ode to the power of fantasy, and a heartbreaking meditation on how growing up is as much a choice as it is something that happens to us.In Breadcrumbs, Anne Ursu tells, in her one-of-a-kind voice, a story that brings together fifty years of childrens literature in a tale as modern as it is timeless. Hazels journey to come to terms with her evolving friendship with Jack will deeply resonate with young readers.Supports the Common Core State StandardsWhat will Hazel find in the woodsand what will she have to become to bring her best friend home?A Modern Snow Queen Retelling: Hazel isnt a princess and Jack isnt a prince. Theyre just best friends, until a sliver of enchanted mirror gets in Jacks eye and a woman made of ice spirits him away. A Story of Friendship and Loss: A heartbreaking and hopeful look at what happens when you start to grow up and grow apart from the one person you thought would always be there. An Epic Magical Quest: To save Jack, Hazel must journey into a mysterious forest filled with menacing wolves, untrustworthy guides, and secrets she isnt prepared for. A World of Fractured Fairy Tales: A literary fantasy for young readers that weaves together classic stories and legends into a tale that feels both timeless and brand new.

Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by the Chicago Public Library, New York Public Library, and NPR!From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and deeply personal story of the ghosts that surround usand the ones we carry inside.The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didnt fit among them. For Violet Hartwhose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Streetvery little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother remarried and the new baby arrived. Or Violets group of friends, which, since they started middle school, isnt enough for Violets best friend, Paige. Everything seemed to be changing at once. But sometimes, Violet tells herself, change is okay.That is, until Violet sees her new room. The attic bedroom in their new house is shadowy, creaky, and wrapped in old yellow wallpaper covered with a faded tangle of twisting vines and sickly flowers. And then, after moving in, Violet falls illand does not get better. As days turn into weeks without any improvement, her family growing more confused and her friends wondering if shes really sick at all, she finds herself spending more time alone in the room with the yellow wallpaper, the shadows moving in the corners, wrapping themselves around her at night. And soon, Violet starts to suspect that she might not be alone in the room at all.A Haunting Mystery: Violets new attic bedroom has secrets of its own, hidden within the twisting vines of its sickly yellow wallpaper. And she might not be the only one living there. Blended Family Drama: Moving is hard enough, but for Violet, a new house, a new stepdad, and a new baby brother make her feel more out of place than ever before. An Invisible Illness: As a puzzling sickness takes hold and doctors offer no answers, Violets friends and family begin to wonder if its all in her head. The Ghosts We Carry: A powerful and empathetic story that explores the challenges of chronic illness, the pain of being disbelieved, and the ghostsboth real and metaphoricalthat follow us.

Maximilian Funk is the new kid in school, and not much of a baseball fan, a deadly combination. He has to figure out a way to impress Molly Kinsman, the best pitcher in the city and the most beautiful girl hes ever seen. One little lie couldnt hurt, could it?This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.