Mary Francis Craig

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Mary Francis Craig(1923-December 13, 1990) was an American children’s author.

Craig was born in Pratt, Kansas.[1]

She was a recipient of the Carl Sandburg Literary Arts Award in 1985 and was elected president of the Mystery Writers of America in 1990. She wrote children's books under the name Mary Francis Shura and dozens of adult books and mystery novels under the names M. S. Craig, Mary Francis Craig and Meredith Hill.

She died of injuries suffered in a fire in her apartment on December 13, 1990.[2]

Contents

[edit] Pseudonyms

  • M.S. Craig
  • Mary S. Craig
  • Alexis Hill
  • Meredith Hill
  • Mary Francis Shura Craig
  • Mary Francis Shura[3]

[edit] Books

  • Flash point by M S Craig; Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Dodd, Mead, ©1987.
  • The third blonde by M S Craig; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, 1985.
  • Gillian's chain : a novel of suspense by M S Craig; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1983.
  • To play the fox by M S Craig; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1982.
  • The search for Grissi by Mary Francis Shura; Ted Lewin; Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Dodd, Mead, ©1985.
  • The Josie gambit by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1986.
  • Don't call me Toad! by Mary Francis Shura; Jacqueline Rogers; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1987.
  • Jefferson by Mary Francis Shura; Susan Swan; Publisher: New York : odd, Mead, ©1984.
  • Chester by Mary Francis Shura; Susan Swan; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1980.
  • Eleanor by Mary Francis Shura; Susan Swan; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1983.
  • Gentle Annie : the true story of a Civil War nurse by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, ©1991.
  • The Sunday doll by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1988.
  • Polly panic by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Putnam, ©1990.
  • Mister Wolf and me by Mary Francis Shura; Konrad Hack; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1979.
  • The riddle of Raven's Gulch by Mary Francis Shura; Salem Tamer; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, [1975]
  • The gray ghosts of Taylor Ridge by Mary Francis Shura; Michael A Hampshire; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1978.
  • The season of silence by Mary Francis Shura; Ruth Sanderson; Publisher: New York : Atheneum, 1976.
  • The Barkley Street six-pack by Mary Francis Shura; Gene Sparkman; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1979.
  • Happles and cinnamunger by Mary Francis Shura; Bertram M Tormey; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1981.
  • Shoe full of shamrock by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Atheneum, 1965.
  • Jessica by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic Inc., ©1984.
  • Kate's book by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 1989.
  • Our teacher is missing by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 1992.
  • A tale of middle length. by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York, Atheneum, 1966.
  • The riddle of Raven Hollow by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic Book Services, 1975.
  • The nearsighted knight. by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York, Knopf [1964]
  • The mystery at Wolf River by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Scholastic, ©1989.
  • Marilee by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 1985.
  • Diana by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Scholastic, [©1988]
  • Gabrielle by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 1987
  • Simple Spigott. by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York, Knopf, 1960.
  • Winter dreams, Christmas love by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 1992.
  • Kate's house by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 1990.
  • Mary's marvelous mouse, by Mary Francis Shura; Adrienne Adams; Publisher: New York, Knopf [1962]
  • The garret of Greta McGraw. by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York, Knopf, 1961.
  • Darcy by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic, ©1989.
  • Chester the great by Mary Francis Shura; Susan Swan; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1980.
  • My friend Natalie by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: New York : Scholastic Book Services, ©1979.
  • Maggie in the middle by Mary Francis Shura; Dale Payson; Publisher: New York : Scholastic Book Services, ©1972.
  • Summer dreams, winter love by Mary Francis Shura; Publisher: London : Scholastic Publications, 1993.
  • Weekly Reader Books presents Chester the great by Mary Francis Shura; Susan Swan; Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead, ©1980.

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Illinois Center for the Book - Illinois Authors Directory - Record for Shura, Mary Francis
  2. ^ Mary Francis Shura Craig; Mystery Writer, 67 - New York Times
  3. ^ Author Pseudonyms

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