Report copyright infringementby Anne Ursu (Author), Erin McGuire (Illustrator)The winner of numerous awards and recipient of four starred reviews, Anne Ursu's 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 it's up to Hazel to go in after him. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "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 children's literature in a tale as modern as it is timeless. Hazel's journey to come to terms with her evolving friendship with Jack will deeply resonate with young readers.Supports the Common Core State StandardsFront JacketOnce 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 it's up to Hazel to go in after him. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "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.Publishers Weekly Best BookSchool Library Journal Best BookBulletin Blue Ribbon BookChicago Public Library Best of the BestNPR Backseat Book Club Selection--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Back JacketOnce 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 it's up to Hazel to go in after him. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "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.Publishers Weekly Best BookSchool Library Journal Best BookBulletin Blue Ribbon BookChicago Public Library Best of the BestNPR Backseat Book Club Selection Number of Pages: 336 Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN Publication Date: January 02, 2013 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Breadcrumbs Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8 Reading Level: 4.8 Point Value: 9
