Cornelia Caroline Funke

Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service.

Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft and new friend Ella summon the ghost of Sir William Longspee, who may be able to protect Jon from a group of ghosts that threatens him harm from the day he arrives at Salisbury Cathedral's boarding school. Includes historical notes.

As Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double--tries to keep the Book of Immortality from unraveling, Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, asking for Bluejay's surrender or the children will be doomed to slavery in the silver mines.

Tired of being a princess, the youngest of three sisters throws her crown out the window and finds happiness working in the royal kitchen and pigsty.

In The pirate pig, on Butterfly Island, sailer Stout Sam and his deckhand Pip must rescue their treasure-sniffing pig from nasty pirate Barracuda Bill. In Ruffleclaw, adopting a furry red monster that wants to live with his family, young Tommy has difficulties teaching his mess-making, shampoo-drinking new pet to behave.

Collects three short stories about a princess who becomes a knight, a band of pirates who take an unusual captive, and a brother who protects his older sister from monsters.

Who has never dreamed that the characters from books to life? This is what happens Philipp on an enchanting moonlit night. A little dragon jumps out of his book, followed by a grim-faced knight. However, Philip has no time to marvel, for when he tries to come to the poor dragon's aid, he starts shrinking! How do you fight against a knight if you're only thumb-sized? A story that shows children that courage, friendship and bravery are more important...

Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service.

From beloved, bestselling author Cornelia Funke comes a bright and bold introduction to the world's extraordinary creatures--perfect for the youngest readers. Also available in Spanish: Seres fabulosos. Dragons, unicorns, and thunderbirds are only a few of the fabulous creatures young children will meet in this book! In this bright and bold introduction to fantastical and magical animals from around the globe, bestselling and celebrated fantasy author...

After their mother dies, two boys travel for Venice, where they meet Scipio, the Thief Lord. Along with a small band of abandoned kids, the boys join Scipio's world of robbing the rich. Soon, they win the heart of the detective hired to track them.