Dani

Dani asked Cornelia Funke:

Hello Mrs. Funke, One of my favorite parts from the InkWorld books was whenever one of the Silvertounges would read out a famous character/object from the famous books of our world. Since there were so many different possibilities of books for Meggie, Mo, Orpheus, etc. to read aloud from, how did you decide which ones to use for the story? Also, were there any books you almost considered using instead? Thanks:)

Cornelia Funke wonderful question, Dani!:) It's quite a few years ago that I wrote the Inkbooks but as far as I remember i chose quite spontaneously - whatever came to my mind first. I just tried to choose from books that most readers knew - both in Germany and the other countries I am published in. As I grew up with quite different books from, f.e., British and American children, that excluded some of my favorite books. But I used some of them for the quotes!:)
Your question makes me wonder what and whom I would choose today!:)) Thank you!

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Melissa

Melissa asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi Cornelia, I read the Inkheart trilogy in the English translation, but recently saw the German edition, and I wondered why the first poem was changed for the translation from Celan's to Silverstein's? Thank you!

Justine Banszky

Justine Banszky asked Cornelia Funke:

I just wanted to thank you for creating the worlds that you did. As I was growing up, I always felt like I had a family with Moe, Maggie, the thief lords gang and I feel live I have flown across the world with Ben. I carried those books with me wherever I moved to and I would open the pages when I needed something familiar. Why inspired you to write such close bonds between your characters? Thank you.

Leon Taylor

Leon Taylor asked Cornelia Funke:

Before I ask my question, I'd just like to say I LOVE the InkWorld trilogy. I read them back in fifth grade and will be reading them again! I'd just like to know, where did you get your inspiration to write them? I always like to know how authors get inspired to write their books! p.s.: I heard you're making a sequel to Dragon Rider. Super excited about that!!!

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