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Overview

A stunning modern-day fairy tale from acclaimed author Anne Ursu

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 story of the struggle to hold on, and the things we leave behind.

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Ursu follows her Cronus Chronicles trilogy with this deeply felt, modern-day fantasy that borrows plot from Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. Richly imaginative fifth-grader Hazel, adopted from India, has recently switched schools and is failing (badly) to fit in. Money is tight, her parents have divorced, and her best friend, Jack, suddenly rebuffs her. Hazel is devastated, but readers learn the cause of Jack’s alienation is a shard of magical mirror lodged in his heart. When Jack disappears with an ethereal woman on a sled pulled by wolves, Hazel heads into the wintry and enchanted Minnesota woods to rescue him. A sadness as heavy as a Northwoods snowfall pervades this story, though it has its delights, too. Ursu offers many winks at avid fans of fairy tales and fantasy (Jack’s mother looks “like someone had severed her daemon”). The creepy fantasyland that Hazel traverses uses bits from other Andersen tales to create a story that, though melancholy, is beautifully written and wholly original. It’s certainly the only children’s fantasy around where Minnesota Twins All-Star catcher Joe Mauer figures into the plot. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 8–12. (Oct.)
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
The evocative magical landscape, superbly developed characters (particularly dreamy, self-doubting, determined Hazel and lost Jack), and the piercing sadness of a faltering childhood friendship give this delicately written fantasy wide and lingering appeal.
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Eleven-year-old Hazel Anderson is having a rough time: Dad not only left, but is remarrying; Hazel is forced to leave the school she loves; and she is bullied at the new school. The only piece that fits perfectly in the jigsaw puzzle of her life is Jack. Her best friend and next door neighbor for the past four years, Jack "was the only person who saw things for what they could be instead of just what they were." Then, following a huge snowstorm, Jack is injured and their magical friendship destroyed. Although his external recovery is swift, his heart has turned to ice. He insults Hazel, abruptly ends their friendship, and mysteriously disappears. Despite the odds of finding, let alone rescuing, Jack, Hazel sets off for the scary woods on her own, determined to do just that. This is a lyrical, contemporary version of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." Hazel is a tremendously sympathetic and likable heroine: imaginative, clever, loyal, and a bit sarcastic. Ursu's writing is lovely: "She hardened her skin against the wind, her blood against the cold, her heart against the despairing sky." McGuire's stunning black-and-white drawings complement the story perfectly. The only reservation is that Part Two includes some very intense encounters and images which could upset younger readers. Reviewer: Naomi Milliner
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Gr 5–8—Hazel Anderson's 10-year-old world is teetering on the unsteady foundation of her parents' separation, as she is now at a new school where she feels like an outsider, both as a dreamer and as an adoptee from South Asia. She is bullied and misunderstood, and her best friend, Jack, is spending more time with his male friends than with her. When a demon drops a shard of an enchanted mirror into his eye and he becomes drugged and manic under its influence, he accompanies the Snow Queen into the woods. During her search for him, Hazel's realistic world collides with surreal fantasy and she is thrown into the eerie, threatening woods of broken and transformed fairy tales. She encounters shadowy threats in the form of creepy, unscrupulous adults who have their own agendas and victims: a girl ensnared in the body of a bird, and children trapped as flowers. Hazel's challenge consists largely in persisting in her quest to rescue Jack despite her insecurity about their friendship and the lack of a breadcrumb path in a confusing world. Unlike the triumphant ending of Andersen's "Snow Queen," Hazel's rescue of Jack and its aftermath is realistically bittersweet. Jack is who he is, a boy who is growing away from her. It is Hazel who is changed by her experience, and who learns to approach her life with positive energy. Although this is a fantasy, its grounding in psychological realism and focus on Hazel's feelings makes it a fine choice for readers who prefer realistic fiction. Ursu's multilayered, dreamlike story stands out from the fantasy/quest pack.—Sue Giffard, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York City

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062015051
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 9/27/2011
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 23,151
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 720L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 8.54 (w) x 5.70 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

Anne Ursu is the author of the three middle-grade novels that comprise the Cronus Chronicles trilogy: The Shadow Thieves, The Siren Song, and The Immortal Fire. She teaches at Hamline University's MFA program in Writing for Children and is a lifelong Minnesota Twins fan. Anne lives in Minneapolis with her son and cats.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    So good!!!

    I loved it so much that i would recomend it to everyone i know!!!! I might just do that i wish there were 100 stars so i could fill all of them!!!!!!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 1, 2011

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    A Charming and Enchanting Modern Day Fairy Tale

    Breadcrumbs is a charming and enchanting new novel by Anne Ursu. Billed as Middle Grade fiction, the lyrical writing and interesting mix of fantasy and reality will appeal to Young Adult and Adult readers alike.

    Breadcrumbs is an emotional journey that follows Hazel as she navigates a dangerously magical forest on her quest to reach the Snow Queen's lair and rescue her best friend Jack. One of the many things I enjoyed about Breadcrumbs is that it evoked such nostalgic memories of my own childhood. There is an almost natural separation that happens in boy/girl friendships at a certain age and Ursu highlights this with such poignancy that it is beautiful to read.

    Hazel shone as the main character and her courage, loyalty, and fortitude were inspiring. I loved her whimsical nature, her willingness to trust her intuition as she faced some terrifying challenges and persevered through seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The way her character evolved throughout the story was wonderful. The quest that Hazel undertook was as much about self discovery as it was about the strength of friendship and Hazel learned something valuable with each step of the journey.

    Within the story, there were nods to many other popular children's tales such as Harry Potter and Narnia and of course, the Snow Queen which inspired this novel. These mentions made sense in the context of the story and I don't feel that they were overused at all.

    This was an emotional and whimsical modern fairy tale with overtones of melancholy and nostalgia. This is one of those reads that stays with you long after turning the last page, a modern day classic. I would recommend this to readers of all ages and would go so far as to say that you will be missing out if you don't have a copy of this on your shelf.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 22, 2012

    Good book

    So far it is so good to me!

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 25, 2012

    Good

    Sounds really good! My teacher told me about it.

    2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 2, 2011

    I loved it!

    I loved it< although I thought some parts were to long. I think it was a great twist of a usual fairy tale. Fairy tales and fantasy books are my favorite and this is one of my favorites. (i have read ALOT of books). The age group to me would probably be 8-13. It depends on what kind of reader you are. I love it, you will love it :)

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 18, 2011

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    brilliantly written fairytale...

    Reviewed by Rita V for Readers Favorite

    Breadcrumbs is an intriguing modern day fairy tale written by Anne Ursu and Erin Mcquire. Inspired by Hans Andersen's "The Snow Queen," Hazel and Jack have a bond like no other and share a passion for fantasy. Soon, the dynamics of their unique friendship change, and Jack seems to drift away from Hazel after a precarious snowstorm shifts his world. Needing a drastic change in his life, Jack finds himself lured away by a mysterious ice witch, leaving Hazel behind to pick up the pieces. Hazel is devoted to Jack, and she decides to set out on a great adventure to rescue him. But as Jack drifts off further and further, he does not seem to want to be rescued. Hazel finds her inner courage and battles the elements while leaving a breadcrumb trail in search for Jack in the deep snowy forest. Their imaginations carry them away into a fantasy land with eminent danger, beautiful landscapes and in search for their true identities.

    This mysterious and compelling children's fairy tale is a must read for all older children. The cover of Breadcrumbs is truly eye catching and provides a great introduction into the story. The characters are all well developed and each contains great depth and mystery. Older children will be able to comprehend this story easily as they drift off into a fantasy land like no other. The modern day themes of divorce, depression, conformity, loss of friendship and not being able to fit in are brilliantly woven in. Children will be able to relate to this magical wonderland while also bringing away lessons they are able to grip in real life. This book brought me back to my childhood where believing in magic again felt wonderful and inspiring. I found myself so intertwined with the book that I could hardly set it down. This fast paced adventure is exciting and packed with twists and turns in each chapter. The lesson to come away with at the end is that friendships are special and not to be given up on. Being true to oneself is all we can strive for. Breadcrumbs is creativity and imagination at its best, and I recommend this brilliantly written fairytale for all older children as well as adults. Anne Ursu and Erin Mcquire do not disappoint in this truly unique story that I can easily see developed into a television series or a big screen motion picture.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 9, 2012

    Breadcrumbs is my favorite book!!!

    I got thi fone from ghe library no thinking it would be any good and it exceeded my expectations!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 7, 2012

    I heard of this is it good

    Not sure are there wolves in it if there are that is ok

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 28, 2012

    Great

    Great book. I totally recommend it.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 12, 2012

    Awesome

    I HIGHLY recomend rhis book to anyone who is looking for a book to get.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 29, 2011

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    Poignant and compelling

    This story about a girl who doesn't seem to fit in anywhere and her quest to rescue the one person who really understands her is a thoughtful, lyrical departure from the hilarious hijinks of the Cronus Chronicles. In tone, it reminded me of the author's earlier adult work, "Spilling Clarence". Hazel and Jack are middle-school students who have been best friends since they were six years old. Together they have shared their childhoods, a rich joint fantasy life, and the heartbreak of Hazel's father's defection and Jack's mother's crippling depression. When Jack suddenly seems to turn into a different person and then disappears with the mysterious "white witch", Hazel ventures into a mysterious woodland to save him. Ursu's trademark wit is still in evidence, though necessarily tempered by the serious subjects with which her protagonists grapple: identity, loss, self-worth, maturity and disillusionment. All in all, "Breadcrumbs" is an enchanting tale of friendship, mystery and the nature of magic, speaking to the heart of anyone who has ever felt lost, unwanted or strange.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 27, 2011

    great read

    This was a wonderful book. Anne Ursu is able to write a story youth will want to read, without writing down to them. Her prose is full, and meaty. Even though I am far removed from the age this book is intended, I have to say I thought it captured the angst of growing from childhood to adolescence. A book I tried to put down and then finally succumbed to finishing--and now wish I still had it to read.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 12, 2012

    Awesome

    Such a good book! I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good story with fantasy in it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 27, 2012

    I fell in love with this book!!!

    I loved this book i wish that i could be Hazel she is a strong young lady that can take a hit and would do anything fornhe friends and family.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2011

    ?

    Wheres the bread?

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 28, 2011

    Good

    I loved it and it is fod for all ages

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 6, 2011

    Awesome

    This is one of the best books iv ever read

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  • Posted September 26, 2011

    Brilliant Storytelling!

    For fans of fairytales retold...you MUST read this well-crafted tale based, of course, on Hansel and Gretel.

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    Posted March 4, 2012

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