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Herr der Diebe

Pages
408
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

Two orphaned brothers flee their cruel aunt in Hamburg, seeking refuge in the magical canals of Venice. They find an unlikely home with a gang of street children led by the enigmatic Thief Lord, but their new life is threatened by a persistent detective and the dangerous secrets of their new family.

About the author

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Cornelia Funke

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 in 2005 and to Tuscany, Italy, in 2021. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005, and her books have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

Characters

Prosper HartlebenProtagonist
Bo HartlebenProtagonist
ProsperProtagonist

A young boy who, along with his brother Bo, flees their cruel aunt and finds refuge in an abandoned theater where they discover a mysterious thief known as the Thief Lord.

The Thief LordSupporting
BoSupporting

Prosper's younger brother; together with Prosper he escapes his aunt's house to find adventure and freedom.

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