Justine Banszky
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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.
Cornelia Funke
Dear Justine, thank you so so much for this message. I couldn't have wished for a more magical one. I believe that the greatest treasure we can find in life are friends, and I guess that shows in all my books. I don't believe in the lonely hero. I believe in love and bonds and the help of others. They don't need to be human always- animals and plants can be comfort and companions too of course. I hope to show in my stories that all life on this planet is one:)
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Alison Craig
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Cornelia Funke:
Your characters seem so real, with their faults, loves and virtues all tumbled together - like the rest of us. You seem to genuinely care for each character you write. Is it difficult to "let them go" out into the real world where people can love or hate them, like letting a child move away from the protection of home?
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