“Words were useless. At times, they might sound wonderful, but they let you down the moment you really needed them. You could never find the right words, never, and where would you look for them? The heart is as silent as a fish, however much the tongue tries to give it a voice.”
In this novel, a young girl named Meggie discovers her ability to read characters out of books, leading her on an adventure through the magical realm of the written word. The story intertwines with the fate of a powerful book that has been stolen, and Meggie must navigate this new world to restore the book to its rightful place. more
Cornelia Funke, born on December 10, 1958, is a renowned German children's literature author. Her works are highly praised for their rich imagination, unique narrative style, and profound humanistic concerns. Funke's writing covers a variety of themes including fantasy, adventure, and growth, and has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more
“We love each other like matches in the dark. We don't talk, we catch fire instead”
“Caught between the tongue and the taste.”