The first instalment in the thrilling Reckless series, from the bestselling author of InkheartJacob has uncovered the doorway to another world, hidden behind a mirror. It is a place of dark magic and enchanted objects, scheming dwarves and fearsome ogres, fairies born from water and men begotten of stone.Here, he hunts for treasure and seeks adventure in the company of Fox - a beautiful, shapeshifting girl, who guides and guards him.

A magical winter's tale set in Mirrorworld London In a land of elves, mermaids and trolls, true magic is where you least expect it... In the snow-covered city of Londra, young Tabetha survives by finding treasures in the mudbanks of the river Themse. On Christmas Eve, a sinister stranger asks her to keep her eyes open for a priceless, long-lost magical object: the Glass of Lead and Gold. As word of the Glass spreads across the city, Tabetha finds hersef with some unlikely companions, not l...

The fourth gripping instalment in Cornelia Funke's internationally bestselling Reckless series 'A born storyteller' Guardian Jacob and Fox may not have found Jacob's brother Will, but they have found something even more unexpected in the Mirrorworld: happiness. Just as they give up the search to enjoy their new life together, Will appears. But now Jacob isn't sure he can trust his own brother. Travelling with Jacob and Fox's deadly enemies, Will is on his way to Nihon, beautiful land of se...

A delightful, diverse selection of fairy tales from around the world by one of our most beloved children's writers International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has always been fascinated by fairy tales; they have often crept into her own storytelling. In this enchanting anthology, Funke presents lesser-known stories that challenge the traditional 'happily-ever-after' alongside more familiar tales. From her native Germany, to snowy Siberia, from Japan to Vietnam, this collecti...

An exquisitely illustrated story for anyone who needs hope and comfort in difficult times. A young angel learns about the Dark Things that humans carry - pain, loneliness and fear - and how to ease that burden."Glorious, transcendent, full of warmth and light. Truly a book to treasure." Sophie Anderson, bestselling author of The House With Chicken Legs'What is death?''That's what the humans call the bridge. They fear it ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025***“Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic.” – Sophie AndersonFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes this new adventure book.Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025****“Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic.”* – Sophie AndersonFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes this new adventure book.Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.**Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to ...

A New York Times Bestseller!Fans of dark fairy-tales like The Hazel Wood and The Cruel Prince will relish this atmospheric and absorbing book based on Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed movie.Oscar winning writer-director Guillermo del Toro and bestselling author Cornelia Funke have come together to transform del Toro’s hit movie Pan’s Labyrinth into an epic and dark fantasy novel for readers of all ages, complete with haunting illustrations and enchanting short stor...

The second instalment in the mesmerising Reckless series - filled with courage, magic and forbidden desire!Jacob has saved his brother from the Mirrorworld, but now he must pay a terrible price. A fairy's curse is festering in his heart, and to break the spell he must embark upon a perilous journey to seek out the only treasure that could save him.Accompanied by the beautiful, enigmatic shapeshifter, Fox, Jacob's search will lead him across hundred...

The beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, and kid mermaids!These mermaid friends are fishing for trouble!Lilly and Fin are merpups—mermaid kids—who love to play and explore the caves outside the mermaid city. They aren’t really supposed to leave the city, but that’s what makes it so much fun! Surely all those stories about Two-Legs (you know, humans) and sea monsters are just made u...

The third book in Cornelia Funke's breathtaking Reckless series - a thrilling tale of courage, magic and forbidden love!After a perilous encounter with an Alder Elf, Jacob must journey into the enchanted Mirrorworld once again.The Dark Fairy has fled deep into the East to a land of folklore, spies, time-eating witches and flying carpets. As Will recklessly pursues the Dark One, Jacob and Fox have no choice but to follow.Together they embark...

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 ...