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Cornelia Funke

b. December 10, 1958 · From Germany

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Cornelia Funke is a German author of children's and young adult fiction, born in Dorsten, West Germany. She wrote the Inkheart trilogy (Tintenherz), The Thief Lord (Herr der Diebe) and Dragon Rider, and has illustrated some of her own books. She lived in Hamburg for many years, moved to Los Angeles …

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Adventure Fantasy Fiction Young Adult Juvenile

Also Known As

Funke, Kornelija, Phunke, Kornelia, P'unke, Kornelia, P'unk'e, K'onellia, Ke nai li ya Feng ke, Kenailiya-Fengke, Fengke, Kenailiya, פונקה, קורנליה (Schriftcode: Hebr), 柯奈莉亚‧芳珂, 芳珂, 柯奈莉亚, フンケ, コルネーリア (Schriftcode: Jpan), Cornelia Caroline Funke, Funke, Kornēlija, Funkeová, Cornelia, Fūnka, Kūrnilīyā, Funḳeh, Ḳorneliah, 푼케, 코르넬리아 (Schriftcode: Kore), Φούνκε, Κορνέλια (Schriftcode: Grek), Funke, Korunēria

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Cornelia Funke best known for?

    Cornelia Funke is widely recognized for her fantasy novels for children and young adults, particularly the Inkheart series, which gained international acclaim and has been translated into numerous languages.

  • Are there any film adaptations of Cornelia Funke's books?

    Several of Cornelia Funke's works have been adapted into films, including "Inkheart" and "The Thief Lord" (Herr der Diebe).

  • Where should a new reader start with Cornelia Funke's books?

    New readers often begin with the Inkheart series, starting with "Inkheart," or with standalone novels like "Dragon Rider" or "The Thief Lord," as these are among her most popular and accessible works.

  • What is the reading order for Cornelia Funke's Inkheart series?

    The correct reading order for the Inkheart series is "Inkheart," followed by "Inkspell," and then "Inkdeath."