Books like The Shadow Thieves (Cronus Chronicles) by Anne Ursu
Charlotte Mielswetzski is an ordinary girl with bright red hair and a grumpy streak—until her friends suddenly start getting sick. Determined to help, Charlotte teams up with her cousin Zee on a quest that leads them far beyond the ordinary.
Their adventure takes them into a not‑so‑mythical Underworld, where they face rhyme‑loving Harpies, gods struggling with their own problems, and bloodthirsty ghosts. They learn that the greatest danger is a character named Phil, who threatens everyone’s fate.
In this debut for young readers, Anne Ursu weaves myth and adventure into a story of courage, friendship, and the battle against nightmarish forces.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Anne Ursu
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