by Cornelia Funke · Destino Infantil & Juvenil · tapa dura · ISBN 9788408305071
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After their cruel aunt threatens to separate them, orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo flee to the wonderful city of Venice in search of freedom. There, they find refuge with a group of children led by a charismatic boy known as the Thief Lord. What seemed like a safe haven becomes the beginning of a dangerous mission when a mysterious assignment leads them to a hidden island in the lagoon, where they discover a secret capable of changing their lives forever. This unforgettable story by Cornelia Funke combines adventure, magic, and mystery in a Venice full of shadows and secrets.
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.
