Globusz Books · Author
Cornelia Funke is represented in the Globusz Books library by 5 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.
Reviewed summary
In "Die Fledermaus Chronicles," bats aren’t just creatures of the night—they’re mysterious gatekeepers between reality and a shadowy fantasy realm. A curious kid stumbles into their secret world, where trust is fragile and nothing is purely good or evil. It’s a dark, layered story that plays with the power of stories themselves.
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Firedrake, a silver dragon fueled by moonlight, is on a desperate mission to find a sanctuary safe from human destruction. Joined by a skeptical brownie and an orphaned boy, they face not only natural dangers but a deadly mechanical dragon sent to hunt them down. It’s a journey where friendship and survival collide with the harsh consequences of human expansion.
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Mo Folchart can bring characters to life just by reading aloud—but when villains slip through the pages, fiction becomes a dangerous reality. What happens when the stories you love start rewriting your world? Inkheart dives into the messy power of storytelling and the price of a gift that blurs the line between fantasy and life.
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In Inkspell, the boundary between story and reality doesn’t just blur—it shatters. Meggie and her father are trapped in a fictional world where characters fight for control over their own destinies. It’s a tale about the price of meddling with stories and the messy freedom that comes with knowing you’re part of one.
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In Venice’s twisting alleys, two runaway brothers join a gang of street kids led by the elusive Thief Lord. Their world is a mix of daring thefts and a magical carousel that bends time itself. This is a story about freedom, found family, and the messy business of growing up under adult eyes that don’t always understand.
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