Cornelia Funke
15 SeriesCornelia Funke is a German author renowned for her adventure and fantasy children's/YA novels, notably the Inkheart Trilogy and the Ghosthunters series. Often called the "German J.K. Rowling," she has made significant contributions to youth literature. Funke studied pedagogy at the University of Hamburg and worked as a social worker for deprived children before dedicating herself to writing. She currently resides in Beverly Hills, California.
In "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke, Meggie discovers her father's secret ability to bring characters from books to life. When a mysterious stranger appears, Meggie learns of her father's dangerous past. She is thrust into a perilous adventure to save her father from those who seek to exploit his power. This gripping tale is the first installment of the Inkheart trilogy and was adapted into a film featuring Brendan Fraser and Eliza Bennett.
