by Cornelia Funke · Planeta · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788408195016
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In 'The Thief Lord', Cornelia Funke transports us to the magical Venice, where two young brothers, Prospero and Boniface, flee from their aunt to avoid being separated. In the city of canals, they find refuge in a gang led by the enigmatic Thief Lord. However, the group's unity is threatened when a mysterious assignment takes them to an island full of secrets, changing their lives forever. This youth novel, which mixes elements of 'David Copperfield' and 'Peter Pan', is an exciting adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.
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.
