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“Many [book] even lay flat in the floor open. Their spines upward. Elinor couldn't bear to look! Didn't the monster know that was the way to break a book's neck?”

Quote by Cornelia Funke

Work

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

Author

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

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