Books by Mary Francis Shura

4 books · Ages 4–17

Known for the Sunfire series, Mary Francis Shura writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, love & family, growing up.

Series

Jessica
Gabrielle
Sunfire
2 books · Ages 12–17

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

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

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

Self-Confidence & IdentityLove & FamilyGrowing UpFreedom & IndependenceResilience & PerseveranceHistoryFriendship & SocialFriendship & Loyalty

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