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Bokstävernas och böckernas magi fortsätter i den flerfaldigt prisbelönade Cornelia Funkes bok Bläckmagi, en fortsättning på ungdomsromanen Bläckhjärta. Den unga flickan Meggie läser över sig själv och sin vän Farid till en förtrollad värld för att hon ska få se den fantasifulla värld där hennes mamma Resa varit under flera år. Meggies föräldrar, Mo och Resa, blir förtvivlade över att hon gett sig av, och de beger sig efter henne för att få hem henne till sin värld igen. Men svårigheter dyker upp och de hittar inte varandra. Konflikter uppstår i Bläckvärlden, kommer de någonsin att hitta varandra levande?

Lung, en ung modig drake, hans lojala koboldvän Svavelfäll och en ensam pojke vid namn Ben är förenade som av ödet. Tillsammans ger de sig av på en magisk resa för att hitta den legendomsusade platsen där silverdrakar kan leva fredligt för all framtid. Med endast en finurlig karta och en gammal drakes viskande minnen som hjälp, flyger de över månbelysta landskap för att nå de högsta bergen i världen. På sin resa möter de nya vänner på de mest otroliga platser. De märker också att vissa saker framkallar ett mod i dem som de inte trodde fanns. Och tur är väl det, ett hjärtlöst monster från svunna tider, den största av alla fiender, är dem ständigt i hälarna. Det är ett monster som har väntat i oändligheten på att förgöra de sista drakarna på jorden. En tidlös äventyrsberättelse av Cornelia Funke.

Prosper och Bo rymmer till Venedig. Tillsammans med några gatubarn får de hjälp av Scipio, en pojke som kallar sig Tjuvaras herre. De bor i en övergiven biograf och delar sina byten med varandra. En privatdetektiv anlitas för att hitta Bo och en mystisk greve ger Scipio ett uppdrag. Cornelia Funkes spännande klassiker kommer nu i pocketutgåva, för bokslukare från 10 års ålder men även för vuxna.

The second dragon adventure from the legendary authorof Inkheart, Cornelia Funke - over 1 million English languagecopies of DRAGON RIDER sold worldwide, and now a major movieon Sky Cinema!'A warm-hearted dream of a book.' THE GUARDIANon Dragon RiderThe last winged horsesare on the brink of extinction.Three foals lie curled in their eggs in a sanctuary for threatenedcreatures, where a young dragon rider lives with his silverdragon. The foals are ill, and the pair volunteer to seek the onlycure: a Griffin's feather.But Griffins, with the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions,are a dragon's fiercest enemy, and live far across the world inthe sweltering jungle. A dangerous and exciting adventure begins... The second book in the bestselling Dragon Riderseries by the queen of middle-grade fantasy, Cornelia FunkeDragon Rider has now been adapted for the bigscreen in a major animation with a stellar cast including FelicityJones and Patrick Stewart, now available on Sky Cinema Features magical illustrations by Cornelia Funke herselfContinue the adventure with book 3, The Aurelia Curse

Discover the beloved world of Inkheart withthis standalone story - over 14 million copies of the series soldworldwide!'It's great to have this wonderful writer back on our shelves.'DAVID ALMOND After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eaterDustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled.But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreakhis revenge on the Inkworld!He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits thatwill see the heroes fade to grey - Dustfinger, his brave stepson,Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come together to finda way to save them all!This is the Colour of Revenge . . . A brilliant standalone story set in the Inkworld - perfectfor new readers and Inkheart fans!Features gorgeous illustrations from Cornelia Funke herselfCornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationallybestselling author of Dragon Rider and The ThiefLordInkheart is a major feature film, currentlystreaming on Netflix, from the makers of The Lord ofthe Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exactly what my daughterwas waiting for" Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have enjoyed, laughedand cried to these pages. Thank you Cornelia for a remarkableseries" Amazon Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You don't have to haveread the original trilogy, but I bet you will want to after readingthis" Amazon Review PRAISE FOR THE INKHEART SERIES: 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so wellthe joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' DIANA WYNNEJONES, author of Howl's Moving Castle 'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' THETIMES'A breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' THE INDEPENDENT'. a rollicking good tale that pulls you swiftly through itspages.' THE TELEGRAPH

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThis enthralling novel, inspired by the 2006 film, illustrates that fantasy is the sharpest tool to explore the terrors and miracles of the human heartYou shouldn't come in here. You could get lost. It has happened before. I'll tell you the story one day, if you want to hear it. In fairy tales, there are men and there are wolves, there are beasts and dead parents, there are girls and forests. Ofelia knows all this, like any young woman with a head full of stories. And she sees right away what the Capitán is, in his immaculate uniform, boots and gloves, smiling: a wolf.But nothing can prepare her for the fevered reality of the Capitán’s eerie house, in the midst of a dense forest which conceals many things: half-remembered stories of lost babies; renegade resistance fighters hiding from the army; a labyrinth; beasts and fairies.There is no one to keep Ofelia safe as the labyrinth beckons her into her own story, where the monstrous and the human are inextricable, where myths pulse with living blood ...

A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke'sinternationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrillingand mesmerising.WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so wellthe joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' DianaWynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.'The Times'A breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' The IndependentMeggie loves stories, but her father, Mo, hasn't readto her since her mother disappeared.When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal anextraordinary secret – when he reads aloud, words come alive,and dangerous characters step out of the pages.Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only readabout in books, but this one will change her life for ever ... A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and theimagination they inspire.Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationallybestselling author of Dragon Rider and The ThiefLord.Also a major feature film from the makers of TheLord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettanyand Brendan Fraser! Currently streaming on Netflix!The adventure continues in Inkspell, Inkdeath anda brand new adventure set in the Inkworld, TheColour of Revenge!

The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebratedtrilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising.Pre-order Cornelia Funke's highly-anticipated return tothe Inkworld: The Colour of Revenge, coming in October2024.'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so wellthe joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana WynneJonesAlthough a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinkingof the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and thestory whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed herlife for ever.But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words,the need to return has become desperate.When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability toread him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that seesthe characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld,about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes ... A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and theimagination they inspire.Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationallybestselling author of Dragon Rider and The ThiefLord.Book one is a major feature film from the makers of TheLord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, PaulBettany and Brendan Fraser!The adventure continues in Inkdeath and a brandnew adventure set in the Inkworld, The Colour of Revenge!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025***“Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic.” – Sophie AndersonFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes a new adventure book featuring foil edges and a metallic-effect cover.Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots…Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a ‘green’ riddle, with clues leading to a different plant.The newest adventure from the award-winning author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series.Three things you’ll find in this book: Solving riddlesMysteryNew friendshipsPraise for The Green Kingdom:“A lush, vibrant adventure about putting down roots in a new city and how nature helps us connect.” – Emma Carroll“A warm lush hug of a book, brimming with nature and wonderful characters.” – Alastair Chisholm, author of I Am Wolf“Blossoming with mystery and blooming with magic.” – Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2025***“Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and glittering with real-world magic.” – Sophie AndersonFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, known for the INKHEART series, comes this new adventure book.Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots…Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a ‘green’ riddle, with clues leading to a different plant.The newest adventure from the award-winning author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series.Three things you’ll find in this book: Solving riddlesMysteryNew friendshipsPraise for The Green Kingdom:“A lush, vibrant adventure about putting down roots in a new city and how nature helps us connect.” – Emma Carroll“A warm lush hug of a book, brimming with nature and wonderful characters.” – Alastair Chisholm, author of I Am Wolf“Blossoming with mystery and blooming with magic.” – Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency