Fearless (Mirrorworld) - Hardcover

Funke, Cornelia Caroline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316056103 ISBN 13: 9780316056106

Publisher: Little Brown & Co, 2013

Synopsis

Having pursued numerous legendary cures in hopes of breaking the Fairy curse that will end his life in a matter of months, Jacob Reckless considers giving up before learning of an elusive crossbow that can either kill thousands or heal a single individual, a prize also sought by a Goyl treasure hunter. 100,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

"Dark, enigmatic..."-- "Booklist"

Praise for "Fearless"
* Adroitly building on layers of European fairy tale, Funke's original, rapid-fire narrative fearlessly transports Jacob and a bevy of ominous, multifaceted fantastical characters through a dark, decaying landscape in which death waits and honor is rare. Provocative, harrowing, engrossing." ""Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)""

"Dark, enigmatic..." ""Booklist"""

Praise for Fearless
* Adroitly building on layers of European fairy tale, Funke's original, rapid-fire narrative fearlessly transports Jacob and a bevy of ominous, multifaceted fantastical characters through a dark, decaying landscape in which death waits and honor is rare. Provocative, harrowing, engrossing." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

"Dark, enigmatic..." Booklist"

"Fans of Funke's intense narratives and detailed worlds will not be disappointed... Mirrorworld is a clever combination of nightmarish fairy tales and a dark alternate reality." VOYA"

"Recognizable fairy-tale lore such as poisoning by the "Snow White method" and intriguing characters like mysterious Norebo Earlking will keep readers waiting for the next book in the series. Recommended reading for fans of Reckless and for readers who like reimagined fairy tales set in a unique world." School Library Journal"

"Fans of Reckless won't be disappointed in this action-packed sequel, which will leave them wanting even more from the Mirrorworld. " Library Media Connection"

About the Author:

Cornelia Funke is an internationally bestselling, multiple-award-winning author, best known for writing theInkheart trilogy, Dragon Rider, and The Thief Lord. Deeming her "a unique talent,"Time magazine included Cornelia on its "Time 100," an annual list of the most influential people in the world. Cornelia currently lives with her family in Los Angeles, California, in a house full of books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little Brown & Co
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0316056103
• ISBN 13: 9780316056106
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 424