Anne Ursu

Anne Ursu is an American author known for her works in children's literature, including the acclaimed 'The Real Boy' and 'Breadcrumbs'. Her writing often explores themes of magic and adventure.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. Not Quite A Ghost

    Violet Hart's life is in flux as her family moves into a mysterious house on Katydid Street. With her mother remarried and a new baby in the family, Violet feels out of place. Her friendships are shifting as she navigates middle school, and everything seems to be changing too quickly. The attic bedroom in their new home, with its eerie yellow wallpaper and creaky floors, only adds to her unease. After moving in, Violet falls ill and struggles to recover, leaving her isolated and questioning her surroundings. As she spends more time in the attic, she begins to sense that she might not be alone, with shadows lurking in the corners and a presence that seems to wrap around her at night.

    The 17008th Greatest Book of All Time
    Purchase from Bookshop.org or Amazon
  2. 2. Breadcrumbs

    A contemporary fairy‑tale reimagining in which a young girl named Hazel must follow her once‑closest friend into a strange, wintry world of enchanted woods and a menacing house made of sweets; as she navigates shifting realities and odd, sometimes frightening characters, the journey becomes a poignant exploration of friendship, loss, and how stories shape the way we cope with change.

    Purchase from Bookshop.org