Nancy Springer has written more than fifty books for adults, young adults and children, in genres including mythic fantasy, contemporary fiction, magic realism, horror and mystery. She has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has won many awards, including two Edgar Awards for Best Mystery for YA novels Toughing It (Harcourt Brace, 1994) and Looking for Jamie Bridger (Dial, 1995) and the Tiptree Award for Larque on the Wing (William Morrow, 1994). Her short story 'The Boy Who Plaited Manes' was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Nebula Award for Best Short Story, the World Fantasy Best Short Story and the Locus Award for Best Short Story. Springer's books have been translated into many languages. Springer lives in Florida with her husband.

"A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart...the EnolaHolmes book series convey an impactful message to kids and teenagersall over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and itdoes so in an exciting and adventurous way."

1. 5/5

   Really good detective book

   The Enola Holmes books are good fun to read especially if you have seen the movies as they are slightly differant. Recommend for kids as well as adults.

   Tanya

   05 september 2023

Nancy Springer has written more than fifty books for adults, young adults and children, in genres including mythic fantasy, contemporary fiction, magic realism, horror and mystery. She has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has won many awards, including two Edgar Awards for Best Mystery for YA novels Toughing It (Harcourt Brace, 1994) and Looking for Jamie Bridger (Dial, 1995) and the Tiptree Award for Larque on the Wing (William Morrow, 1994). Her short story 'The Boy Who Plaited Manes' was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Nebula Award for Best Short Story, the World Fantasy Best Short Story and the Locus Award for Best Short Story. Springer's books have been translated into many languages. Springer lives in Florida with her husband.

"A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart...the EnolaHolmes book series convey an impactful message to kids and teenagersall over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and itdoes so in an exciting and adventurous way."

1. 5/5

   Really good detective book

   The Enola Holmes books are good fun to read especially if you have seen the movies as they are slightly differant. Recommend for kids as well as adults.

   Tanya

   05 september 2023