there was another reason [she] took her books whenever they went away. they were her home when she was somewhere strange. they were familiar voices, friends that never quarreled with her, clever, powerful friends -- daring and knowledgeable, tried and tested adventurers who had traveled far and wide. her books cheered her up when she was sad and kept her from being bored
Cornelia FunkeAbout author
- Author's profession: Author, Writer
- Nationality: deutsch
- Born: December 10, 1958
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