Cornelia Funke The "JK Rowling" of Germany

She went to the University of Hamburg where she studied pedagogy. Later, she worked as a social worker. She wrote books based on stories of the kids she worked with.

Here are 3 of her books that are most widely known in Germany and the U.S.

Cornelia with her husband, Rolf, and their two kids.

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