Through the Water Curtain and Other Tales From Around the World

An anthology of bestselling children's author Funke's favourite fairytales from her native Germany and beyond, also including choices from Russia, Japan and Native American culture.

About the author

Cornelia Funke (editor) is one of the bestselling children's writers in the world. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies, and they include the Inkheart trilogy, Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord and the Reckless series, which is published by Pushkin. Cornelia has long been inspired by fairy tales from around the world.

Summary

A delightful, diverse selection of fairy tales from around the world by one of our most beloved children's writers

Additional text

"The words of these tales create enthralling images, transporting readers to earlier times and enchanted worlds. . . Denouncing past social norms, these tales are bewitching." — Kirkus Reviews

"Fairy and folk tale collections are only as good as their compiler, but you're in safe hands with the distinguished author Cornelia Funke." — Evening Standard, Best Children's Books to Buy this Christmas

"A collection that is a breath of fairytale fresh air... a welcome change from the exhausted classics." — The Times

"Jewel-bright and provocative fairy-tale retellings." — Metro

"A marvellous selection." —Herald


Praise for Cornelia Funke:


   • "A wonderful storyteller" -- Sunday Times
   • "Germany's answer to J.K. Rowling" Daily Telegraph
   • "A master" Independent

Product details

• Authors: Various Authors, Helen Crawford-White, Cornelia Funke, Editor: Cornelia Funke, Various
• Assisted by: Various (Translation)
• Publisher: Pushkin Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9781782692034
• ISBN: 978-1-78269-203-4
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 200 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures