Nancy Springer author page

Nancy Springer biography

Nancy Springer is an American author known for her work in children’s and young adult fiction. She has written numerous novels across genres including fantasy, mystery, and contemporary fiction. Springer is particularly recognised for creating the Enola Holmes series, which follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes’s younger sister, Enola. The first book in this series, The Case of the Missing Marquess, was published in 2006 by Penguin Random House.

Springer has also written other works for young readers, such as the Rowan Hood series and the Book of Isle fantasy series. Her writing often features strong, independent protagonists and imaginative settings. Over her career, Springer has received several awards for her contributions to children’s literature, including the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.

In 2021, Nancy Springer published Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, continuing the popular Enola Holmes series.