Through the Water Curtain

“The words of these tales create enthralling images, transporting readers to earlier times and enchanted worlds. . . Denouncing past social norms, these tales are bewitching.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Fairy and folk tale collections are only as good as their compiler, but you’re in safe hands with the distinguished author Cornelia Funke.” — Evening Standard, Best Children’s Books to Buy this Christmas

“A collection that is a breath of fairytale fresh air… a welcome change from the exhausted classics.” — The Times

“Jewel-bright and provocative fairy-tale retellings.” — Metro

“A marvellous selection.” —Herald


Praise for Cornelia Funke:


   • ”A wonderful storyteller” — Sunday Times
   • ”Germany’s answer to J.K. Rowling” Daily Telegraph
   • ”A master” Independent