Cornelia Funke
2) Ghost knight
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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.
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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.
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When he and his caravan come crashing down to earth during a thunderstorm two weeks before Christmas, Santa is befriended by two children, Charlotte and Ben, who try to help him save the holiday from the tricks and moneymaking schemes of Gerold Geronimus Goblynch and to take off in time for his annual rounds.
7) Pirate girl
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Ferocious pirate Captain Firebeard THINKS that he and the ruthless crew of the "Horrible Haddock" rule the high seas. But Firebeard and his band meet their match when they kidnap a small but feisty girl named Molly. Even after the pirates threaten Molly with sharks and make her scrub the deck, she is utterly defiant -- and will NOT tell Firebeard who her parents are. All the while, Molly is busy sending secret messages in bottles...but to whom? When...
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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...
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International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke's personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world - not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. It's the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales.