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“Which of us has not felt that the character we are reading in the printed page is more real than the person standing beside us?”

Quote by Cornelia Funke

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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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