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Cornelia Funke

Cornelia Funke Reading Order

15 series · 76 books · Born 10. Dezember 1958

Cornelia Funke is a renowned German author celebrated for her enchanting children's and young adult literature. With a prolific output of 76 books spanning 15 series, she is best known for her captivating works such as Inkheart and the Inkworld series. Active from 1993 to 2025, Funke's imaginative storytelling continues to inspire readers around the globe.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2016)

Start with What You Wish For and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of What You Wish For
What You Wish For
2
First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner

C.H.I.X. Series

Complete

1 book (1993–1993)

#Title
1
Cover of The Summer Gang
The Summer Gang

Chapter Series

Complete

8 books (2009–2017)

Start with Inkheart Movie Novelization(With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens), the first of 8 books in the Chapter series.

#Title
1
Cover of Inkheart Movie Novelization(With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens)
Inkheart Movie Novelization(With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens)
2
Sea Urchins and Sand Pigs
3
Cover of The Moonshine Dragon
The Moonshine Dragon
4
Cover of Monster Busters
Monster Busters
5
Cover of Ruffleclaw
Ruffleclaw
6
Cover of The Monster From The Blue Planet
The Monster From The Blue Planet
7
The Pirate Pig
8
Cover of Lilly and Fin
Lilly and Fin

Die Wilden Hühner / Wild Chicks Series

Complete

6 books (1993–2019)

Start with The Wild Chicks / Die wilden Hühner, the first of 6 books in the Die Wilden Hühner / Wild Chicks series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Wild Chicks / Die wilden Hühner
The Wild Chicks / Die wilden Hühner
2
Cover of Class Trip / Auf Klassenfahrt
Class Trip / Auf Klassenfahrt
3
Cover of Fuchsalarm
Fuchsalarm
4
Cover of Und das Glück der Erde
Und das Glück der Erde
5
Und das Leben(By: Thomas Schmid)
6
Cover of Und die Liebe
Und die Liebe

Dragon Rider Series

Likely Complete

3 books (1997–2021)

Start with Dragon Rider and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Dragon Rider
Dragon Rider
2
Cover of The Griffin's Feather
The Griffin's Feather
3
Cover of The Aurelia Curse
The Aurelia Curse

Ghosthunters Series

Complete

4 books (1993–1995)

Start with Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost, the first of 4 books in the Ghosthunters series.

#Title
1
Cover of Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost
Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost
2
Cover of Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost!
Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost!
3
Cover of Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom!
Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom!
4
Cover of Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness!
Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness!

Inkheart/Inkworld Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2003–2023)

Start with Inkheart, the first of 4 books in the Inkheart/Inkworld series.

#Title
1
Cover of Inkheart
Inkheart
2
Cover of Inkspell
Inkspell
3
Cover of Inkdeath
Inkdeath
4
The Colour of Revenge

Jane B. Mason Chapter Series

Complete

8 books (1995–2009)

Start with Animaniacs Adventures: Two Wacky Tales in One Cool Book(By: Jane B. Mason), the first of 8 books in the Jane B. Mason Chapter series.

#Title
1
Cover of Animaniacs Adventures: Two Wacky Tales in One Cool Book(By: Jane B. Mason)
Animaniacs Adventures: Two Wacky Tales in One Cool Book(By: Jane B. Mason)
2
Cover of Hello, Two-Wheeler!(By: Jane B. Mason)
Hello, Two-Wheeler!(By: Jane B. Mason)
3
Cover of Star Trek, First Contact: The Movie Storybook(By: Jane B. Mason)
Star Trek, First Contact: The Movie Storybook(By: Jane B. Mason)
4
Cover of Franklin Goes to Day Camp: A Story and Activity Book(By: Jane B. Mason)
Franklin Goes to Day Camp: A Story and Activity Book(By: Jane B. Mason)
5
Cover of Monstrous Opus(By: Jane B. Mason)
Monstrous Opus(By: Jane B. Mason)
6
Cover of Flying Horse: The Story of Pegasus(By: Jane B. Mason)
Flying Horse: The Story of Pegasus(By: Jane B. Mason)
7
The Nutcracker(By: Jane B. Mason)
8
Cover of Inkheart Movie Novelization(With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens)
Inkheart Movie Novelization(With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens)

Junior Library Guild Selection Series

Complete

16 books (2002–2018)

Start with Emma and the Blue Genie(With: Oliver Latsch,Kerstin Meyer), the first of 16 books in the Junior Library Guild Selection series.

#Title
1
Emma and the Blue Genie(With: Oliver Latsch,Kerstin Meyer)
2
Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht(By: David Parkins,Richard Platt)
3
My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio(By: Jane Harrington)
4
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's(By: Michael O. Tunnell)
5
Lucky: Maris, Mantle, and My Best Summer Ever(By: Wes Tooke)
6
Child of the Civil Rights Movement(By: Raúl Colón)
7
Zombie Makers(By: Rebecca L. Johnson)
8
Zorro Gets an Outfit(By: Carter Goodrich)
9
Chasing Shadows(By: Swati Avasthi)
10
Courage Has No Color(By: Tanya Lee Stone)
11
Journey into the Deep(By: Rebecca L. Johnson)
12
Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle(By: Cheryl Bardoe)
13
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey(By: Loree Griffin Burns,Ellen Harasimowicz)
14
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole(By: Chuck Groenink)
15
Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold(By: Joyce Sidman)
16
The Hugely-Wugely Spider(By: Ethan T. Berlin)

MirrorWorld Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
The MirrorWorld Anthology

Mirrorworld Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2020)

Start with Reckless/Petrified Flesh, the first of 5 books in the Mirrorworld series.

#Title
1
Reckless/Petrified Flesh
2
Cover of Fearless/Living Shadows
Fearless/Living Shadows
3
Cover of The Golden Yarn
The Golden Yarn
4
Cover of The Glass of Lead and Gold
The Glass of Lead and Gold
5
Cover of The Silver Tracks
The Silver Tracks

Pan's Labryinth Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Cover of The Labyrinth of the Faun
The Labyrinth of the Faun

Picture Series

Complete

7 books (2001–2017)

Start with The Princess Knight, the first of 7 books in the Picture series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Princess Knight
The Princess Knight
2
Cover of Pirate Girl
Pirate Girl
3
Cover of The Wildest Brother
The Wildest Brother
4
Princess Pigsty
5
Cover of Gawain Greytail and the Terrible Tab
Gawain Greytail and the Terrible Tab
6
Cover of Molly Rogers, Pirate Girl
Molly Rogers, Pirate Girl
7
Cover of The Book No One Ever Read
The Book No One Ever Read

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2018)

Start with A Princess, A Pirate, And One Wild Brother and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Princess, A Pirate, And One Wild Brother
A Princess, A Pirate, And One Wild Brother
2
Cover of Through the Water Curtain and other Tales from Around the World
Through the Water Curtain and other Tales from Around the World

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2000–2025)

Start with The Thief Lord, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Thief Lord
The Thief Lord
2
When Santa Fell to Earth
3
Cover of Igraine the Brave
Igraine the Brave
4
Cover of Saving Mississippi
Saving Mississippi
5
Cover of Ghost Knight
Ghost Knight
6
Cover of The New Girl
The New Girl
7
Cover of Young Werewolf
Young Werewolf
8
Cover of The Green Kingdom(With: Tammi Hartung)
The Green Kingdom(With: Tammi Hartung)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cornelia Funke written?
Cornelia Funke has written 76 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Cornelia Funke series?
Here are the first books in Cornelia Funke's series: Anthologies: What You Wish For; Chapter: Inkheart Movie Novelization(With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens); Die Wilden Hühner / Wild Chicks: The Wild Chicks / Die wilden Hühner; Dragon Rider: Dragon Rider; Ghosthunters: Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost.
What order should I read Cornelia Funke's books?
We recommend reading Cornelia Funke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Cornelia Funke still writing new books?
Yes, Cornelia Funke has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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