Nancy Springer has published forty novels for adults, young adults and children. In a career beginning shortly after she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1970, Springer wrote for ten years in the imaginary realms of mythological fantasy, then ventured on contemporary fantasy, magical realism, and women's fiction before turning her attention to children's literature. Her novels and stories for middle-grade and young adults range from contemporary realism, mystery/crime, and fantasy to her critically acclaimed novels based on the Arthurian mythos, I AM MORDRED: A TALE OF CAMELOT and I AM MORGAN LE FAY. Springer's children's books have won her two Edgar Allan Poe awards, a Carolyn W. Field award, various Children's Choice honors and numerous ALA Best Book listings. Her most recent series include the Tales of Rowan Hood, featuring Robin Hood’s daughter, and the Enola Holmes mysteries, starring the much younger sister of Sherlock Holmes.
Ms. Springer lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.
Praise for Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess:
An Edgar Award Nominee!
* “Enola shows herself to be an intelligent, rational,
resourceful, and brave protagonist. Readers will look forward to
hearing this heroine’s unique voice again.” —Publishers Weekly,
starred review
* “This is a terrific package. Springer not only provides two
fine mysteries, breathtaking adventure, and key-eyed description,
but she also offers a worthy heroine.” —Booklist, starred
review
* “A tasty appetizer, with every sign of further courses to
come.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Enola’s loneliness, intelligence, sense of humor,and sheer
pluck make her an extremely appealing heroine.” —School Library
Journal,starred review
Smart and resourceful, 14-year-old Enola is determined to avoid the finishing school her older brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock, have selected for her when her mother suddenly vanishes. Setting off for London on a bicycle, Enola stumbles upon another missing person's case-a young marquess who seems to have been kidnapped. Kellgren delves into this adventure with her customary gusto and superb pacing, providing a host of excellent 19th-century character voices. Lucky for listeners, this is just the beginning of a long series, all narrated by the incomparable Kellgren. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Praise for Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing
Marquess:
An Edgar Award Nominee!
* "Enola shows herself to be an intelligent, rational,
resourceful, and brave protagonist. Readers will look forward to
hearing this heroine's unique voice again." -Publishers Weekly,
starred review
* "This is a terrific package. Springer not only provides two
fine mysteries, breathtaking adventure, and key-eyed description,
but she also offers a worthy heroine." -Booklist, starred
review
* "A tasty appetizer, with every sign of further courses to
come."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Enola's loneliness, intelligence, sense of humor,and sheer
pluck make her an extremely appealing heroine." -School Library
Journal,starred review
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