Cornelia Funke books in order
German author
- Born
- 1958
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 33
- Series
- 2
Cornelia Funke has published 13 novels, 17 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Dragon Rider (1997). The 2 series include Inkheart (4 books, starting with Inkheart) and MirrorWorld (4 books, starting with Reckless). The best-known is Inkheart (2003). The latest is The Colour of Revenge (2024).
Updated September 2026
Inkheart books in order (4)Series page
Reading order: 1 Inkheart (2003) · 2 Inkspell (2005) · 3 Inkdeath (2007) · 4 The Colour of Revenge (2024)
- 1.
Inkheart (Sep 2003)
- 2.
Inkspell (Oct 2005)
- 3.
Inkdeath (Sep 2007)
- 4.
The Colour of Revenge (2024)
MirrorWorld books in order (4)Series page
Reading order: 1 Reckless (2010) · 2 Fearless (2012) · 3 The Golden Yarn (2016) · 4 The Silver Tracks (2021)
- 1.
Reckless (Sep 2010)
- 2.
Fearless (2012)
- 3.
The Golden Yarn (2016)
- 4.
The Silver Tracks (2021)
Where to start with Cornelia Funke
Start here
Inkheart
Cornelia Funke's most-read book and the first of the 4 Inkheart books.
Shortest way in
Dragon Rider
One of the most-read, at about 450 pages.
Newest
The Colour of Revenge
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Dragon Rider (1997)
Igraine the Brave (Jan 2007)
Ghost Knight (2011)
Through the Water Curtain and Other Tales from Around the World (2018)
Pan's Labyrinth (2019)
Inkheart 4 (2024)
Children's books in order
Ghost Hunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost! (1993)
Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness! (1998)
Lilly and Fin (2000)
The Thief Lord (2000)
The Princess Knight (Booklist Editor's Choice. Books for Youth (Awards)) (2001)
Emma and the Blue Genie (2002)
Pirate Girl (2003)
Ghost Hunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost! (2006)
When Santa Fell to Earth (2006)
Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom! (2007)
Saving Mississippi (2010)
The Moonshine Dragon (2011)
Monster Busters (2012)
The Monster from the Blue Planet (2012)
Ruffleclaw (2015)
Griffin's Feather (2016)
Other books in order
The Glass of Lead and Gold (2018)
Inkworld (2023)
Green Kingdom (2025)
Film and TV adaptations
- Dragon Rider (2020)Film · from Dragon Rider
- The Thief Lord (2006)Film · from The Thief Lord
- Inkheart (2008)Film · from Inkheart
About Cornelia Funke
Cornelia Maria Funke is a German author of children's fiction. Born in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, she began her career as a social worker before becoming a book illustrator. She began writing novels in the late 1980s and focused primarily on fantasy-oriented stories that depict the lives of children faced with adversity. Funke has since become Germany's "bestselling author for children". Her work has been translated into several languages and, as of 2012, Funke has sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Cornelia Funke FAQ
- How many books has Cornelia Funke written?
- Cornelia Funke has published 13 novels, 17 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Cornelia Funke's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Inkheart with Inkheart and MirrorWorld with Reckless. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Cornelia Funke's latest book?
- The Colour of Revenge (2024).
- What is Cornelia Funke's most famous book?
- Inkheart (2003) is Cornelia Funke's most widely read book.
- Are Cornelia Funke's books connected?
- 8 books belong to 2 series (Inkheart and MirrorWorld); the other 25 books stand alone.
- Which Cornelia Funke books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Dragon Rider (film, 2020), The Thief Lord (film, 2006) and Inkheart (film, 2008).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.