Books by Mary Francis Shura

4 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Sunfire series, Mary Francis Shura writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Jessica
Gabrielle
Sunfire
2 books · Ages 12–18

Standalone Books

Cover of The Josie Gambit
The Josie Gambit
Mary Francis Shura
Twelve-year-old Greg, a shy chess enthusiast, finds himself navigating complex social dynamics and forming deep friendsh
Ages 4–11
Cover of Gentle Annie: The True Story of a Civil War Nurse
Gentle Annie: The True Story of a Civil War Nurse
Mary Francis Shura
Follow Anna Blair Etheridge, known as Gentle Annie, through her remarkable four years as a Civil War nurse. This true st
Ages 8–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
The Josie Gambit
Ages 8–11
2 books
The Josie Gambit
Gentle Annie: The True Story of a Civil War Nurse
Ages 12–18
2 books
Jessica
Gabrielle

Common Themes

Love & FamilySelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceGrowing UpFriendship & LoyaltyHistoryFamily & SiblingsFriendship & Social

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