Ever since jacob reckless was a child, he has been escaping to a hidden world through a portal in his fathers abandoned study. Reckless is a 2010 young adult novel by cornelia funke and lionel wigram. Ever since jacob reckless was a child, he has been escaping to a hidden. Hes tried everything to shake the fairy curse that traded his life for his brotherslegends like the allhealing apple, the well of eternal youth. Liz purvis this is the first book in cornelia funkes reckless series. Jan 07, 20 in reckless, cornelia funke has created a complex world woven from myths and legends, many of which will be familiar to lovers of fairy tales and to those who have read the collected stories of the brothers grimm. Her first book to be translated into english was the standalone novel the thief lord, published in 2000. Amongst her best known books is the inkheart trilogy. It was published in germany under the title reckless. In every book of her new reckless series cornelia funke treats the fairy tales of different countries, such as the german fairy tales in the first book. Cornelia funke books, author biography, and reading level.
Reckless series book 2 cornelia funke author 20 seduction and surrender reckless series book 2 c. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as a finder of enchanted items and buried secrets. Cornelia funke followed the success of her two books the dragon rider and the thief lord with yet another success. Dec 08, 2015 in every book of her new reckless series cornelia funke treats the fairy tales of different countries, such as the german fairy tales in the first book. It is the first book in her new mirrorworld series, and her first novel since inkdeath 2008. I loved cornelia funkes inkheart books and was a bit disappointed by the first reckless book. The petrified flesh or reckless as it used to be called, is a series by cornelia funke that i have seen in the bookstore about a million times. As of 2016, the first three books in the series have been published, titled reckless, fearless and the golden yarn. Jacob and will reckless have looked out for each other ever since their father disappeared, but when jacob discovers a magical mirror that transports him to a warring world populated by witches, giants, and ogres, he keeps it to himself until will follows him one day, with dire consequences. Jacob reckless returns once again to the mirrorworldfilled with profound characters, extraordinary creatures, and epic lifeordeath treasure hunts that could only come from the mind of the master storyteller of our generation, cornelia funke. Cornelia funke is a multiple awardwinning german illustrator and storyteller, who writes fantasy for all ages of readers. Jan 25, 20 reckless by cornelia funke, 9781908435606, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. It is the first book in her new mirrorworld series, and her first novel since inkdeath. The book nods at almost every fairy story youve ever encountered snow white. Julia book 1 was originally just called reckless but it was renamed and republished as reckless. After reading the trilogy inkheart i just had to venture into another magical world. Jacob tries to find a way to counter the fairy curse that will kill him if he doesnt succeed. Following a postgraduate course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design, cornelia funke worked as a designer and illustrator of childrens books. Below is a list of cornelia funkes books in order of when they were first released in english. Desperate, brave, romantic and achingly flawed, hes a. Fearless is a 20 young adult novel written by german author cornelia funke. It was first published in german by dressler on september 6, 2012 under the name reckless.
In 2005, time magazine named cornelia funke among its 100 most influential men and women. The sweater he had worn so often hung over the chair, and a used tea bag was desiccating on a plate next to his calendar, which still showed the weeks of a passed year. Jan 01, 2010 in reckless, cornelia funke has created a complex world woven from myths and legends, many of which will be familiar to lovers of fairy tales and to those who have read the collected stories of the brothers grimm. Deeming her a unique talent, time magazine included cornelia on its time 100, an annual list of the most influential people in the world.
A companion to funkes twovolume mirrorworld series, driven by spectacular graphics and positively loaded with both worldbuilding detail and back stories for many of. In reckless, cornelia funke has created a complex world woven from myths and legends, many of which will be familiar to lovers of fairy tales and to those who have read the collected stories of the brothers grimm. Last draft of reckless 4 before i send the manuscript to my editor. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Reckless is a 2010 young adult novel written by cornelia funke. Reckless by cornelia funke, cornelia funke, oliver g. It still looked as if john reckless had last sat in his desk chair less than an hour ago, instead of more than a year. Funke also worked as a producer on the film adaptation of inkheart. Hi cornelia, just wanted to express the im reckless, you have a special way of falling in love with the reader, i already read the three books so far and really i wish with all my heart the fourth book, i know that you are working on the fourth book but i would like to know when it would be finished only if possible, a kiss and a big hug. Cornelia funke books list of books by author cornelia funke. For the first time in his life, jacob reckless is afraid. Gibbs author chelsea hatfield narrator 2015 reckless desire reckless series book 3 madeline baker author 2012 the golden yarn reckless series book 3 cornelia funke author.
Discovering a magical mirror with the evocative message, the mirror will open only for he sic who cannot see himself, 12yearold jacob reckless travels through it in search of his missing father. Free download or read online reckless pdf epub book. Cornelia funke is an internationally bestselling, multipleawardwinning author, best known for writing the inkworld trilogy, dragon rider, and the thief lord. Another stunning book by the amazing author cornelia funke, about a boy called jacob reckless who goes to desperate attempt to save his brother william. Lionel wigram helped to develop reckless with funke. In the fall of 2002, she made her brilliant debut in the englishlanguage market with the release of the new york times bestseller the thief lord. Cornelia funke decided to tell another tale about stories coming to life much as she did in inkheart and although this book sounds a bit like inkheart, it is a completely different story.
Her books have sold tens of millions of copies, and they include the inkheart trilogy, dragon rider, the thief lord and the reckless series. She is also the author of an acclaimed ya fantasy trilogy that includes inkheart, inkspell, and inkdeath. This book was a fantasy story centered on a 12year old book lover whose father had an extraordinary gift of bringing the world of books to her life. Published on 14 september 2010, reckless was inspired by the tales of the brothers grimm. For its not just dwarves and fairies that we meet in reckless. The first edition of the novel was published in september 14th 2010, and was written by cornelia funke. Funke deftly escorts readers on another fantasy adventure, this time to dark, enchanting mirrorworld, a fairytale land inhabited by humans, faerie creatures and the goyls, a warring stone race. It plays in the same fantasy world like the inkheart. A dark enchanted place hes loved for its treasure, secrets and dangers.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of cornelia funke books online. Cornelia funke is an internationally bestselling, multipleawardwinning author, best known for writing the inkheart trilogy, dragon rider, and the thief lord. Following a postgraduate course in book illustration at the hamburg state college of design, cornelia worked as a designer and illustrator of childrens books. But disappointment in the way some of the stories were told, combined with her desire to draw fantastic creatures and magical worlds rather than the familiar situations of school. Cornelias fans are sometimes referred to as funkies. Pdf reckless book by cornelia funke free download 391 pages. Hi cornelia, just wanted to express the im reckless, you have a special way of falling in love with the reader, i already read the three books so far and really i wish with all my heart the fourth book, i know that you are working on the fourth book but i would like to know when it would be finished only if possible, a kiss and a big hug from me and my best friend, from colombia, we send you our best wishes, we love you very much, god bless you today and always. Visit this audio slideshow for a peek inside cornelia funkes writing room. Cornelia funke is germanys bestselling childrens author after j. Similarly, book 2 was firstmore book 1 was originally just called reckless but it was renamed and republished as reckless. The official website of bestselling author cornelia funke, where you will find all the latest news and much more about cornelia and her books, including the mirrorworld series, the inkheart trilogy, dragon rider, the thief lord, and, and, and. Sep 16, 2010 for the first time in his life, jacob reckless is afraid. Many of cornelia s titles are published all over the world and translated into more than 30 languages. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are will reckless, jacob reckless.
Cornelia funke is one of todays most beloved writers of magical stories for children. Cornelia s fans are sometimes referred to as funkies. I loved cornelia funkes inkheart trilogy and now shes started a new series called reckless. Sep 06, 2012 i loved cornelia funke s inkheart books and was a bit disappointed by the first reckless book. Cornelia funke is a storyteller and illustrator from germany who lives in malibu, and in all the worlds she explores with her readers. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. She is the author of the thief lord, dragon rider, inkheart, inkspell, the ghosthunters series, when santa fell to earth, and igraine the brave. Similarly, book 2 was first released as fearless but it has since been rereleased as reckless 2. Reckless by cornelia funke, 9781908435606, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inspired by the brothers grimm, master storyteller cornelia funke introduces a lush, enchanting landscape of fairy tales and legends reimagined as never before.
Cornelia funke is one of the best selling childrens writers in the world. Welcome behind the mirror and to the writing house of cornelia funke. It was published on 14th september 2010, inspired by the tales of the brothers grimm. She has populated her wellimagined world with interesting characters and has given them an. I just finished the second book and liked it much more. Written by cornelia funke, audiobook narrated by elliot hill. Something, however, stopped me from reading it previously. Reckless book king county library system bibliocommons. In 2010, cornelia released the first book in her mirror worlds series, reckless, with the sequel, fearless, published in the us in april 20. Cornelia funke audio books, best sellers, author bio. A companion to funke s twovolume mirrorworld series, driven by spectacular graphics and positively loaded with both worldbuilding detail and back stories for many of the characters and events in the books. In reckless, jacob restless has discovered a world beyond the magic mirror in his fathers study. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 391 pages and is available in hardcover format. Reckless is a thrilling adventure and a tale of heroism, filled with danger, mystery, and above all, magic. In the year 2003, cornelia funke wrote another award winning novel, the inkheart. The book won the award for the booksense book of the year childrens literature in the year 2004. Pdf reckless book by cornelia funke free download 391.
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