Cornelia Funke
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Cornelia Funke Net Worth

Cornelia Funke is a German author born on December 10, 1958 in Dorsten, Germany. She is best known for her Inkheart trilogy, which has won numerous awards in the U.S., Japan, and Germany. She has also written the Ghosthunters, MirrorWorld, and Wild Chicks fantasy/adventure series. Her works have been praised for their imaginative and captivating stories.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 10, 1958
Birth Place Dorsten, Germany
Age 65 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

Creator of the popular Inkheart trilogy and recipient of numerous literary awards in the U.S., Japan, and her native Germany. In addition to the Inkheart books, she wrote the Ghosthunters, MirrorWorld, and Wild Chicks fantasy/adventure series.

Before Fame

She studied at the University of Hamburg and subsequently became employed as a social worker. She published her first novel, Die Wilden Hühner, in 1993.

Trivia

In addition to Inkheart and other adventure series, she also wrote several stand-alone books, including The Thief Lord, Dragonrider, and When Santa Fell to Earth.

Family Life

She was born in Dorsten, Germany to Helmi and Karl-Heinz Funke. She had two children-- Anna and Ben-- with her husband, Rolf Frahm.

Associated With

Her Inkheart books were adapted into a 2008 movie by the same name, which starred Rafi Gavron.

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