Description
The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally bestselling Reckless series After a perilous encounter with an Alder Elf, Jacob must journey into the enchanted Mirrorworld once again. Together with Fox, his beautiful shapeshifting friend, Jacob has no choice but to follow his brother on the trail of the Dark Fairy, who has fled deep into the East: to a land of folklore, Cossacks, spies, time-eating witches and flying carpets. But what exactly is the Dark One running from? The third book in the series, The Golden Yarn is a thrilling tale of courage and fear, jealousy and forbidden desire; in which love has the power both to save a life - and to destroy it.
About the Author
Cornelia Funke is the highly acclaimed, award-winning and bestselling author of the Reckless series, the Inkheart trilogy, Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord and numerous other children's novels and picture books. Born in 1958 in the German town of Dorsten, she worked as a social worker for a few years before turning first to illustration and then to writing. Her books have now sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 37 languages.
Reviews
A nostalgic fantasy, playing with the conventions of Russian fairy tale Telegraph, Book of the Year A wonderful storyteller Sunday Times Germany's answer to JK Rowling Telegraph A master Independent A highly distinctive imagination Daily Mail A born storyteller Guardian A superb series of books. They are certainly intriguing and mesmerising in the telling The School Librarian
Book Information
ISBN 9781782691419
Author Cornelia Funke
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Pushkin Children's Books
Publisher Pushkin Children's Books
Series The Mirrorworld Series
About the Author
Cornelia Funke is the highly acclaimed, award-winning and bestselling author of the Reckless series, the Inkheart trilogy, Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord and numerous other children's novels and picture books. Born in 1958 in the German town of Dorsten, she worked as a social worker for a few years before turning first to illustration and then to writing. Her books have now sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 37 languages.
Reviews
A nostalgic fantasy, playing with the conventions of Russian fairy tale Telegraph, Book of the Year A wonderful storyteller Sunday Times Germany's answer to JK Rowling Telegraph A master Independent A highly distinctive imagination Daily Mail A born storyteller Guardian A superb series of books. They are certainly intriguing and mesmerising in the telling The School Librarian
Book Information
ISBN 9781782691419
Author Cornelia Funke
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Pushkin Children's Books
Publisher Pushkin Children's Books
Series The Mirrorworld Series
