Breadcrumbs Audiobook

Quotes

• “Devastatingly brilliant and beautiful...Ursu has sculpted a rich and poignant adventure that brings readers deep into the mysterious, magical, and sometimes frightening forests of childhood and change. Breadcrumbs is one of those rare novels that turned me on my head then sat on my heart and refused to budge.”

  — Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor–winning author of Savvy 

• “This is a lyrical book, a lovely book, and a smart book; it dares us to see stories as spreading more widely, and running more deeply, than we had imagined.”

  — Gary Schmidt, Newbery Honor–winning author of The Wednesday Wars 

• “Wonderfully distinct, delightfully told, and destined for a long life on the shelf.” 

  — Wall Street Journal

• “Hazel is a tremendously sympathetic and likable heroine: imaginative, clever, loyal, and a bit sarcastic. Ursu’s writing is lovely.” 

  — Children’s Literature

• “The creepy fantasyland that Hazel traverses uses bits from other Andersen tales to create a story that...is beautifully written and wholly original.” 

  — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

• “Kirby Heyborne...excels with dialogue and characterization. The listener easily pictures awkward Hazel, cocky tween boys, cruel witches, and helpful woodsmen...This is a gem, and Heyborne makes the audio experience one to treasure with family.” 

  — AudioFile

• “[A] multi-layered, artfully crafted, transforming testament to the power of friendship.” 

  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• “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.”

  — School Library Journal