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Cornelia Funke Books in Order

Cornelia Funke is a multiple award-winning German storyteller, captivating readers of all ages with her enchanting fantasy novels. Her iconic Inkheart trilogy has become a benchmark in the world of literature. With a global reach, her titles are widely published and translated into over 30 languages, a testament to her universal appeal. A devoted mother of two, a devoted animal lover of two birds and a cherished elderly dog, Cornelia resides in Los Angeles, California, where her creative spirit continues to flourish.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Cornelia Funke's book series? Cornelia Funke has written 13 book series. The most notable is the Chapter series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Cornelia Funke

  • #1
    Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost cover
    Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost(1993)
  • #2
    Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost! cover
    Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost!(1994)
  • #3
    Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness! cover
    Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness!(1995)
  • #4
    Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom! cover
    Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom!(1995)
  • #1
    Hello, Two-Wheeler! (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    Hello, Two-Wheeler! (By: Jane B. Mason)(1995)
  • #2
    Animaniacs Adventures: Two Wacky Tales in One Cool Book (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    Animaniacs Adventures: Two Wacky Tales in One Cool Book (By: Jane B. Mason)(1995)
  • #3
    Star Trek, First Contact: The Movie Storybook (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    Star Trek, First Contact: The Movie Storybook (By: Jane B. Mason)(1996)
  • #4
    Monstrous Opus (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    Monstrous Opus (By: Jane B. Mason)(1997)
  • #5
    Franklin Goes to Day Camp: A Story and Activity Book (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    Franklin Goes to Day Camp: A Story and Activity Book (By: Jane B. Mason)(1997)
  • #6
    Flying Horse: The Story of Pegasus (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    Flying Horse: The Story of Pegasus (By: Jane B. Mason)(1999)
  • #7
    The Nutcracker (By: Jane B. Mason) cover
    The Nutcracker (By: Jane B. Mason)(2003)
  • #8
    Inkheart Movie Novelization (With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens) cover
    Inkheart Movie Novelization (With: Jane B. Mason,Sarah Hines Stephens)(2009)
  • #9
    What You Wish For cover
    What You Wish For(2011)
  • #10
    First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner cover
    First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner(2016)
  • #1
    Emma and the Blue Genie (With: Oliver Latsch,Kerstin Meyer) cover
    Emma and the Blue Genie (With: Oliver Latsch,Kerstin Meyer)(2002)
  • #2
    Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht (By: David Parkins,Richard Platt) cover
    Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht (By: David Parkins,Richard Platt)(2005)
  • #3
    My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio (By: Jane Harrington) cover
    My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio (By: Jane Harrington)(2008)
  • #4
    Lucky: Maris, Mantle, and My Best Summer Ever (By: Wes Tooke) cover
    Lucky: Maris, Mantle, and My Best Summer Ever (By: Wes Tooke)(2010)
  • #5
    Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's (By: Michael O. Tunnell) cover
    Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's (By: Michael O. Tunnell)(2010)
  • #6
    Child of the Civil Rights Movement (By: Raúl Colón) cover
    Child of the Civil Rights Movement (By: Raúl Colón)(2011)
  • #7
    Zombie Makers (By: Rebecca L. Johnson) cover
    Zombie Makers (By: Rebecca L. Johnson)(2012)
  • #8
    Zorro Gets an Outfit (By: Carter Goodrich) cover
    Zorro Gets an Outfit (By: Carter Goodrich)(2012)
  • #9
    Courage Has No Color (By: Tanya Lee Stone) cover
    Courage Has No Color (By: Tanya Lee Stone)(2013)
  • #10
    Chasing Shadows (By: Swati Avasthi) cover
    Chasing Shadows (By: Swati Avasthi)(2013)
  • #11
    Journey into the Deep (By: Rebecca L. Johnson) cover
    Journey into the Deep (By: Rebecca L. Johnson)(2013)
  • #12
    Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle (By: Cheryl Bardoe) cover
    Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle (By: Cheryl Bardoe)(2014)
  • #13
    Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole (By: Chuck Groenink) cover
    Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole (By: Chuck Groenink)(2014)
  • #14
    Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey (By: Loree Griffin Burns,Ellen Harasimowicz) cover
    Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey (By: Loree Griffin Burns,Ellen Harasimowicz)(2014)
  • #15
    Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold (By: Joyce Sidman) cover
    Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold (By: Joyce Sidman)(2014)
  • #16
    The Hugely-Wugely Spider (By: Ethan T. Berlin) cover
    The Hugely-Wugely Spider (By: Ethan T. Berlin)(2018)

About Cornelia Funke

Cornelia Funke is a multiple award-winning German storyteller, captivating readers of all ages with her enchanting fantasy novels. Her iconic Inkheart trilogy has become a benchmark in the world of literature. With a global reach, her titles are widely published and translated into over 30 languages, a testament to her universal appeal. A devoted mother of two, a devoted animal lover of two birds and a cherished elderly dog, Cornelia resides in Los Angeles, California, where her creative spirit continues to flourish.

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