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First reviewed 9/22/11, Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu is almost amazing beyond description. One of the most stunning, incredible books I have read. Please read my review.
I have a confession to make. I still believe that someday I might walk into a woods and be transported to a magical kingdom. I still think that someday I might find a beautifully smooth stone that could grant me something special
Anne Ursu's Cronus Chronicles series, the first book of which is The Shadow Thieves, manages to be playful and menacing at the same time, a bit like Eric Fortune's cover illustration which I loved so much I had to share in its text-free form. Published early in 2006, less than a year after The Lightning Thief hit the shelves, The Shadow Thieves is a different animal all together. And
We've only got a few chapters left with a LOT still to resolve! It's been a wonderful bedtime read-aloud. Thanks for the recommendation.
Errr.... Don't expect a tidy wrap-up. It's subtle, but I liked it for being out of the ordinary.
I liked the conclusion -- not really what we've come to expect from this genre of books, yet quite satisfying. My girls loved it!
So glad to hear! I just got my copy back from a coworker (and fan of kid's fantasy) who loved it too!