Most Popular Books by Cornelia Funke

From internationally acclaimed storyteller Cornelia Funke, this bestselling, magical epic is now out in paperback!One cruel night, Meggie''s father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART-- and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books. Meggie must learn to harness the magic that has conjured this nightmare. For only she can change the course of the story that has changed her life forever. This is INKHEART--a timeless tale about books, about imagination, about life. Dare to read it aloud.

The captivating sequel to INKHEART, the critically acclaimed, international bestseller by Cornelia Funke--available for the first time in a beautifully designed trade paperback!Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of INKHEART, the book whose characters became real. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater brought into being from words, the need to return to the tale has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the ability to read him back, Dustfinger leaves behind his young apprentice Farid and plunges into the medieval world of his past. Distraught, Farid goes in search of Meggie, and before long, both are caught inside the book, too. But the story is threatening to evolve in ways neither of them could ever have imagined.

Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben embark on a magical journey - with only a curious map and memories of an old dragon to guide them. Together, they set out to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. But a fearsome enemy is never far behind ...

The masterful conclusion to the epic, award-winning, NYT bestselling INKHEART trilogy by internationally acclaimed author Cornelia Funke.The Adderhead--his immortality bound in a book by Meggie''s father, Mo--has ordered his henchmen to plunder the villages. The peasants'' only defense is a band of outlaws led by the Bluejay--Mo''s fictitious double, whose identity he has reluctantly adopted. But the Book of Immortality is unraveling, and the Adderhead again fears the White Women of Death. To bring the renegade Bluejay back to repair the book, the Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, dooming them to slavery in his silver mines unless Mo surrenders. First Dustfinger, now Mo: Can anyone save this cursed story?

The New York Times–bestselling author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider delivers an \"inventive re-imagining of the knight-in-shining-armor story\" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review). Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He''s got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine''s magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it''s up to Igraine to be brave and save the day—and the books! \"Illustrated with pen-and-ink sketches of Igraine in action, plus many tiny tomes sporting stubby limbs and animated faces, this engaging read, or read-aloud, is ''joust'' the ticket for all young fans of non-gender-specific knightly valor.\" — Kirkus Reviews

Jacob and Will Reckless have taken care of each other ever since their father disappeared, but when Jacob discovers a magical mirror that transports him to a warring world populated by witches, giants and ogres, he keeps it to himself until Will follows him one day, with dire consequences. 500,000 first printing.

Jacob Reckless journeys to the Mirrorworld to tell his shape shifting friend Fox that a fairy curse--a deadly moth in his chest--means he has only one year to live. The journey in Mirrorworld turns into a search against time and against a Goyl treasure hunter for an enchanted crossbow, which is known to strike down any army it faces, and less well known for its healing power when shot by a loved one

Ever since Jacob Reckless was a child, he has been escaping to a hidden world through a portal in his father''s abandoned study. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as a finder of enchanted items and buried secrets. He''s also made many enemies and allies--most important, Fox, a beautiful shape-shifting vixen whom Jacob cares for more than he lets on. But life in this other world is about to change. Tragedy strikes when Jacob''s younger brother, Will, follows him through the portal. Brutally attacked, Will is infected with a curse that is quickly transforming him into a Goyl--a ruthless killing machine, with skin made of stone. Jacob is prepared to fight to save his brother, but in a land built on trickery and lies, Jacob will need all the wit, courage, and reckless spirit he can summon to reverse the dark spell--before it''s too late.

Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a book-binder. But her father has a deep secret - he posseses an extraordinary magical power. One day a mysterious stranger arrives who seems linked to her father''s past. Who is this sinister character and what does he want? Suddenly Meggie is involved in a breathless game of escape and intrigue as her father''s life is put in danger. Will she be able to save him in time?

Emma loves to visit Grandma Dolly and her animal sanctuary in the summer holidays. Emma''s grandmother is asked to take inMississippi, The horse of her friend who has passed away. Emma can''t believe her luck when Grandma then gives her Mississippi.

Jacob Reckless faces death from the fairy''s curse burnt into his heart. His only chance of a cure is a treasure best left unfound \. but he''s hindered by a dangerous rival. Jacob must test himself to the limit and learn what it means to stay alive \.

The beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, hilarious illustrations, and pet monsters! Goodbye, earthworms. Hello, chocolate cake! Ruffleclaw is a furry red monster who lives under a toolshed, and he’s sick of eating bugs. When he decides to move in with a family of humans, he climbs right into bed with a boy named Tommy. Tommy wants to keep Ruffleclaw as a pet, but it won’t be easy. Ruffleclaw makes huge messes—he spits, he drinks shampoo, and he eats everything in the fridge . . . along with the plates! Can Tommy teach his monster to behave? Cornelia Funke’s signature touch of imagination and humor delights young readers in her chapter books—Emma and the Blue Genie, The Pirate Pig, and Ruffleclaw.

A crash-landing puts Christmas in peril in this quirky, funny, and heartwarming holiday classic from the New York Times–bestselling author of Inkheart. Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, bolts—causing Santa and his sleigh to crash-land. And though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, he''s not safe: Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determined to put an end to children''s wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. As the last REAL St. Nick around, only Santa stands between Goblynch and his grinchlike plan. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas! \"Wonderfully imaginative details, adventure, danger, and a brave young Santa who fights to preserve all that is magical and special about Christmas make this a perfect read over a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter''s night.\" —School Library Journal \"The humor, plus some unusual character types, sets this apart from the general run of holiday tales.\" — Kirkus Reviews

Jacob, Will, and Fox are pursued by a new force that is driving the worlds together.

The last winged horses are on the brink of extinction. The foals are ill, and Ben - a young dragon rider - volunteers to seek the only cure: a Griffin''s feather. His silver dragon, Firedrake, agrees to help. But Griffins are a dragon''s fiercest enemy, and live far away in the sweltering jungle. A dangerous and exciting adventure begins ...

Fearless Ben spends his day protecting his older sister, Anna, from ghosts, monsters, and other beasts - but when night falls, Ben doesn''t feel quite so brave. \"The formidable duo behind The Princess Knight and Pirate Girl presses on to an exploration of the relationship between a real-world sister and brother, with rip-roaring results.\" - Publishers Weekly

Dragons, myth, and magic unite in the third installment of Cornelia Funke''s bestselling Dragon Rider series. Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean -- a creature who can bring either light or darkness to whoever it first meets. A new peril has emerged in the world of Fabulous Creatures. One that could cause the disappearance of their kind. Luckily, all of our favorite characters are back--Ben and Firedrake, his wonderful dragon friend, plucky Guinevere and the Greenbloom family, Sorrel the irrepressible brownie, the miniature man Twigleg and a host of new Fabulous Animals and sturdy helpers. But the threat is real and qucikly encroaching. A villian from the family''s past is seeking revenge. And all the while, the mysterious Aurelia, the most fabulous and powerful creature of all, moves across oceans to its final destination, introducing a new underwater world to enjoy.

The enchanting international bestseller with bonus back matter and a beautiful new cover!Two orphaned brothers, Prosper and Bo, have run away to Venice, where crumbling canals and misty alleyways shelter a secret community of street urchins. Leader of this motley crew of lost children is a clever, charming boy with a dark history of his own: He calls himself the Thief Lord.Propser and Bo relish their new \"family\" and life of petty crime. But their cruel aunt and a bumbling detective are on their trail. And posing an even greater threat to the boys'' freedom is something from a forgotten past: a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself.

Jacob Reckless returns once again to the Mirrorworld -- filled with profound characters, extraordinary creatures, and epic life-or-death treasure hunts that could only come from the mind of the master storyteller of our generation, Cornelia Funke. Jacob Reckless has only a few months left to live. He''s tried everything to shake the Fairy curse that traded his life for his brother''s -- legends such as the All-Healing Apple, the Well of Eternal Youth, the blood of a northern Djinn. And yet hope after hope is extinguished. After months of fruitless searching, Jacob journeys through his father''s mirror one final time to deliver the bad news to Fox. But there they hear of one last possibility -- an item so legendary that not even MirrorWorlders believe it exists: a crossbow that can kill thousands, or heal one, when shot through the heart. But a Goyl treasure hunter is also searching for the prized crossbow. Jacob must find it first -- and somehow convince Fox to do whatever it takes to save him.