Cornelia Funke
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born
December 10, 1958
gender
female
place of birth
Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
about this author
Cornelia Caroline Funke is a multiple award-winning German author of children's fiction. She is best known for her Inkworld trilogy. The Inkworld books have gained a variety of attention, and critics have praised Funke as the "German J. K. Rowling". Her books are very popular in her native country, and many have now been translated into English. Her work fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.90 — 17,097 ratings — published 2003 50 editions |
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Inkspell (Inkheart, #2) by Cornelia Funke, Anthea Bell avg rating 4.01 — 9,134 ratings — published 2005 36 editions |
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The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.86 — 6,787 ratings — published 1999 39 editions |
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Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.86 — 4,273 ratings — published 1997 29 editions |
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Inkdeath (Inkheart, #3) by Cornelia Funke avg rating 4.04 — 3,575 ratings — published 2007 18 editions |
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Inkheart Trilogy: Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke avg rating 4.28 — 770 ratings — published 2008 |
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Igraine The Brave by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.80 — 696 ratings — published 1998 10 editions |
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The Princess Knight by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.93 — 222 ratings — published 2001 4 editions |
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When Santa Fell To Earth by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.70 — 227 ratings — published 1994 11 editions |
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Ghosthunters And The Incredibly Revolting Ghost by Cornelia Funke avg rating 3.43 — 207 ratings — published 2001 12 editions |
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"Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."
— Cornelia Funke (Inkheart)
— Cornelia Funke (Inkheart)
"Stories never really end...even if the books like to pretend they do. Stories always go on. They don't end on the last page, any more than they begin on the first page."
— Cornelia Funke (Inkspell)
— Cornelia Funke (Inkspell)
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