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“They forked up in the air for him, like trees branching in the night, and rained down sparks. They roared and whispered with their crackling voices, they had danced when he said the word. The flames here were both tame and mutinous, strange, silent beasts that sometimes bit the hand that fed them. Only occasionally, on cold nights when there was nothing but the flames to stave off his loneliness, did he think he heard them calling to him, but they whispered words he didn't understand.”

Quote by Cornelia Funke

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Inkheart

In this captivating fantasy, a father's ability to read stories aloud has unintended consequences when he reads a book that brings its characters to life. The story unfolds as the characters from the book, including a sorcerer and a dragon, begin to affect the real world. The novel explores themes of family, responsibility, and the power of storytelling. more

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Cornelia Funke
Cornelia Funke

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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