Meggie loves books. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, although he's never read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared. They live quietly until the night a stranger arrives with a warning. The next day, Mo starts packing but won't tell Meggie why. They must go into hiding. But from what? From whom? Soon, Mo's secret is revealed. He has the amazing ability to breathe life into stories, to make characters come alive. Years ago, he accidentally released a merciless villain ...

The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne JonesAlthough a year has passed, not a day goes by...

The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return to the Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October 2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on InkheartLife in the Inkworld has ...

Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn. Even Elinor, left alone in the real world, believes her family to be lost - lost between the covers of a book. But as winter comes on there is reason to hope - if only Meggie and Mo can rewr...

Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages and changed her life for ever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words, the need to return has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld, ...

A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times

Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben are united as if by destiny. Together, they embark on a magical journey to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. With only a curious map and the whispered memories of an old dragon to guide them, they fly across moonlit lands and seas to reach the highest mountains in the world. Along the way, they discover extraordinary new friends in unlikely places and a coura...

The magical multi-award-winning modern classic from master storyteller and New York Times-bestselling author, Cornelia Funke - over a million copies sold worldwide!'A completely delicious read.' THE OBSERVER'Today's young readers will probably love this book as they love the Harry Potter series' THE NEW YORK TIMES'My enjoyment of The Thief Lord grew and grew as I re...

Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft never expected to enjoy boarding school. He never expected to be confronted by a pack of vengeful ghosts either. And then he meets Ella, a quirky new friend with a taste for adventure...Together, Jon and Ella must work to uncover the secrets of a centuries-old murder, while being haunted by ghosts intent on revenge. So when Jon summons the ghost of the late knight Longspee for his protection, there's just one question - can Longspee really be trusted? ...

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.

**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 ...

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...