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The Shadow Thieves

By Anne Ursu
Series: The Cronus Chronicles
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“The perfect series for fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians books.” —School Library Journal Two cousins venture into the Underworld to save their classmates from a mysterious illness in this “entertaining in the most pleasingly frenetic of ways” (Publishers Weekly) first book in... Read More
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In this first installment of a new fantasy series, Charlotte and her cousin Zee do battle with harpies, Greek gods, and a really evil guy named Phil to save the world. RA fast-paced action adventure.S--"The Horn Book." Illustrations.

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“The perfect series for fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians books.” —School Library Journal

Two cousins venture into the Underworld to save their classmates from a mysterious illness in this “entertaining in the most pleasingly frenetic of ways” (Publishers Weekly) first book in the middle grade Cronus Chronicles series inspired by Greek mythology—now with a new look!

Something extraordinary is about to happen to Charlotte Mielswetski. Oh, it’s not the cute kitten that appears out of nowhere. It’s not the sudden arrival of her cousin Zee, who believes he’s the cause of a mysterious sickness that struck his friends in England. And it’s not the men in tuxedos who follow Charlotte everywhere.

What’s so extraordinary is not any one of these things. It’s all of them. And when Charlotte’s friends also fall sick, Charlotte and Zee set out on a quest to find a cure that leads them to the Underworld.

Series: The Cronus Chronicles

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    Charlotte and Zee get entangled in a conspiracy to take down Zeus in this thrilling third and final book in the middle grade Cronus Chronicles series inspired by Greek mythology—now with a new look!After their near-fatal battle with Poseidon, Charlotte and Zee would love nothing more than to relax and forget that the Greek gods are real. But with the...
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  • The Shadow Thieves
    “The perfect series for fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians books.” —School Library Journal Two cousins venture into the Underworld to save their classmates from a mysterious illness in this “entertaining in the most pleasingly frenetic of ways” (Publishers Weekly) first book in the middle grade Cronus Chronicles series inspired by Greek mythology—now with a new look!Something...
    By Anne Ursu
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  • The Siren Song
    Charlotte and Zee get caught up in Poseidon’s plan to avenge his progeny’s defeat in this “witty, well-paced, and fun” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the middle grade Cronus Chronicles series inspired by Greek mythology—now with a new look!Charlotte Mielswetzski’s reward for saving the world is getting ultra-mega-grounded. Turns out, it’s hard to explain adventures in the Underworld to parents....
    By Anne Ursu
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665969734

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reissue

Illustration: f-c cvr (fx: spot gloss UV on matte)+b&w int. spot ill.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 384

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Anne Ursu Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Cronus Chronicles Young Adult

About the Author

Anne Ursu is the author of The Shadow Thieves, The Siren Song, and The Immortal Fire, all books in the Cronus Chronicles series. She’s also the author of the acclaimed novels Not Quite a Ghost, The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy, and The Real Boy, which was longlisted for the National Book Award. The recipient of a McKnight Fellowship Award in Children’s Literature, Anne lives in Minneapolis with her family and an ever-growing number of cats. Visit her at AnneUrsu.com.

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  • The Immortal Fire
    Charlotte and Zee get entangled in a conspiracy to take down Zeus in this thrilling third and final book in the middle grade Cronus Chronicles series inspired by Greek mythology—now with a new look!After their near-fatal battle with Poseidon, Charlotte and Zee would love nothing more than to relax and forget that the Greek gods are real. But with the...
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