“Books in Order: A Deep Dive into the Literary World of Cornelia Funke“
Acclaimed as the “German J.K. Rowling”, Cornelia Funke is an illustrious German author, praised especially for her riveting fantasy and adventure books for children and young adults. Recognized internationally for her renowned Inkheart Trilogy, Funke’s captivating Ghosthunters series is also a reader’s treasure.
A Glimpse into Cornelia Funke’s Journey
Intriguingly, Funke’s career did not take the conventional ‘writerly’ path. As a young girl, she harbored dreams of setting foot on the moon as an astronaut, or soaring the skies as a pilot. However, destiny had other plans, and she ended up at the University of Hamburg, studying pedagogy – the method and practice of teaching. Later, she ventured into social work, devoting her efforts to disadvantaged children. Today, she resides in the hustling city of Beverly Hills, California.
Unveiling the ‘ Books in Order’ Journey
Funke’s literary journey set sail in her native language, German, with her debut novel, Die Wilden Huhner, published in 1993. The launch of her standalone novel, The Thief Lord, in 2000, marked her first work translated into English, and her ‘books in order’ printed journey in the English language was embarked upon. Continue reading for an intriguing journey of Cornelia Funke’s books in chronological order of their English release.
Publication Order of Inkheart/Inkworld Books
| Inkheart | (2003) |    |
| Inkspell | (2005) | |
| Inkdeath | (2007) | |