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Dear Cornelia our son Ede, seven years old, has been a huge Dragon Rider fan since we read the books to him. He has decided to become an expert on fabulous creatures like Professor Greenbloom :) This picture of Firedrake originated from Ede's wish to have a dragon on his window. Best wishes from Hamburg!

Franka from Ireland sent us her piece of art which was inspired by the Inkworld series.

Hi Cornelia, thank you so much for your stories! Dustfinger is my favourite character, because he is wonderfully imperfect. Maybe my drawing finds its place in the gallery. Best, Miriam Friedl

Hi Cornelia! I hope you are doing well. I wanted to share a tattoo inspired by Inkspell with you! I first read the trilogy when I was 10 years old - I’m 26 now and they are still my favourite books. I got a Bluejay tattoo yesterday in honour of Mo and my love of your stories. My artist’s name is Alesha, from Alabama. Here is her social media: https://www.instagram.com/sacredashtattoos/ Thank you for writing magic into your words! All my love, Kat

Anne from Germany got an Inkdeath tattoo and sent us the beautiful result. The tattoo artist is @bex-waldfeenkind.

Hello, I'm Ric, a huge fan of your Dragon Rider series. The picture shows my painting of Firedrake, Sorrel and Ben. While drawing I was listening to "The Aurelia Curse" (for the fifth time) and to Ghost Knight (for the first time). Both are beautiful books. Best, Ric

Dear Cornelia and Insa, this is my second Mirrorworld drawing for the gallery. I think there had never been a book that captivated me so much and I am yearning for a sequel. Best, Anna (14)

Dear Cornelia Funke, I found the "Cornelia Funke" podcast episode of "Hotzel Matze" (https://www.hotelmatze.de). I drew this picture while listening to it. I was really touched. Thank you for that! Anna-Maileen

Hi Cornelia, I painted my mirror while I was listening to your audiobook "Das grüne Königreich". I really love that story, it's beautifully green - like my mirror is now. Love from your big fan Ria

My nine-year-old daughter Lena is a huge fan of "Die Wilden Hühner". At school she introduced the first book of the series and illustrated her presentation. Thank you so much for all your beautiful stories. Best, Verena and Lena

"Fire-Dancer and Bluejay" by Katharina Küllmar

Hello 💙 my art for "Inkheart". Bahar (19) from Iran

Dear Cornelia, my name is Ada (my homepage name is "Fuchspfote"). I'm eleven years old and I love the Reckless and Inkheart series. For school I had to read Reckless again. We were asked to draw a picture and so I thought: Maybe I should send it for the website's studio. I drew Fox. I used a tutorial, but I think "it counts" ;) The snout should be a bit longer and the colour for the eye ran, but never mind. Best, Ada/Fuchspfote

Dear Cornelia, my name is Victoria, I am 17 years old and I wanted to thank you for inspiring me with your stories. I drew he following two pictures after I had finished reading your book "Das grüne Königreich" ("The green Kingdom" - has not been published in English yet). It is one of the most warm-hearted and enchanting books I know.

Hello, my art for Inkheart. Bahar (19) from Iran

Dear Cornelia, Dragon Rider was a favorite book to read in elementary school, and I was excited last year when I learned you had written two sequels. It was wonderful being able to read more of brave Firedrake going on adventures and having three young dragons, and I wanted to share a picture of Firedrake that I drew. Sincerely, Eric

Dear Cornelia, attached you find a drawing by Linus (6). Linus’ dad Alex is a French comic-strip artist and his mom Charlotte grew up with your books and is just reading Dragon Rider to Linus. All this together frequently creates great pictures. Here you see Firedrake and Burr-Burr-Chan. We'd like to say thank you for all the wonderful stories. Warmest wishes from Berlin, Linus and family

Liebe Cornelia Funke, im Anhang schicken wir zwei Bilder von Linus (6). Linus’ Papa Alex ist französischer Comiczeichner, seine Mama Charlotte ist mit Ihren Büchern aufgewachsen und liest nach Igraine Ohnefurcht gerade die Drachenreiter-Bücher vor. Aus dieser Mischung entstehen immer wieder tollste Bilder! Auf den angehängten Zeichnungen ist zu sehen: 1. Lung und Burr-Burr-Tschan und 2. Das Ende von Nesselbrand. Wir möchten uns ganz doll bedanken für all die wunderbaren Geschichten! Herzliche Grüße aus Berlin, Linus und Familie

Hi, I'm Anna (13), I'm a big fan of the Reckless series. My favourite character is Fox, that's why I just can't stop drawing foxes ;)

Cornelia's German fan Nilgün drew a signpost showing the direction to Mirrorworld, Rim of Heaven and Inkworld.

Liebes Team von corneliafunke.com, die Klasse 3a der Bremer Schule „Grundschule an der Oderstraße“ hat vor kurzem das Buch „Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur“ gelesen. Einige Kinder haben tolle Bilder zur Geschichte gemalt, die sie gern für das Atelier einreichen möchten. Ich habe die Bilder der Kinder dieser Mail angehängt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie online bestaunen zu können. Herzliche Grüße, Sophie Thräm

Livas Bild

Liebes Team von corneliafunke.com, die Klasse 3a der Bremer Schule „Grundschule an der Oderstraße“ hat vor kurzem das Buch „Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur“ gelesen. Einige Kinder haben tolle Bilder zur Geschichte gemalt, die sie gern für das Atelier einreichen möchten. Ich habe die Bilder der Kinder dieser Mail angehängt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie online bestaunen zu können. Herzliche Grüße, Sophie Thräm

Belas Bild

Liebes Team von corneliafunke.com, die Klasse 3a der Bremer Schule „Grundschule an der Oderstraße“ hat vor kurzem das Buch „Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur“ gelesen. Einige Kinder haben tolle Bilder zur Geschichte gemalt, die sie gern für das Atelier einreichen möchten. Ich habe die Bilder der Kinder dieser Mail angehängt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie online bestaunen zu können. Herzliche Grüße, Sophie Thräm

Camillas Bild

Liebes Team von corneliafunke.com, die Klasse 3a der Bremer Schule „Grundschule an der Oderstraße“ hat vor kurzem das Buch „Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur“ gelesen. Einige Kinder haben tolle Bilder zur Geschichte gemalt, die sie gern für das Atelier einreichen möchten. Ich habe die Bilder der Kinder dieser Mail angehängt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie online bestaunen zu können. Herzliche Grüße, Sophie Thräm

Lians Bild

Liebes Team von corneliafunke.com, die Klasse 3a der Bremer Schule „Grundschule an der Oderstraße“ hat vor kurzem das Buch „Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur“ gelesen. Einige Kinder haben tolle Bilder zur Geschichte gemalt, die sie gern für das Atelier einreichen möchten. Ich habe die Bilder der Kinder dieser Mail angehängt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie online bestaunen zu können. Herzliche Grüße, Sophie Thräm

Jorins Bild

Liebes Team von corneliafunke.com, die Klasse 3a der Bremer Schule „Grundschule an der Oderstraße“ hat vor kurzem das Buch „Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur“ gelesen. Einige Kinder haben tolle Bilder zur Geschichte gemalt, die sie gern für das Atelier einreichen möchten. Ich habe die Bilder der Kinder dieser Mail angehängt. Wir würden uns freuen, sie online bestaunen zu können. Herzliche Grüße, Sophie Thräm

Taims Bild

My name is Salma. I'm 13 years old. My drawing shows a scene from Reckless, my favourite book series.

My son (7) drew Twigleg.

Nil illustrated the moment after Capricorn's men have burned all the books in Elinor's library.

Max from Germany sent us this fantastic portrait of Dustfinger (Staubfinger).

Good day. I'd like to send you a little "Dragon rider" fanart. Thanks for your work. With best regards, me. :)

Mimi send us a drawing of her favourite Inkheart character Dustfinger and Roxane

Carla hat uns "ihre Wilden Hühner" geschickt.

Fox/Celeste, as Anna from Germany imagines her.

Dear Cornelia, recently I've given away Dragon Rider to my tattoo artist (who is just designing a tattoo of Firedrake and Maia for me) and drew a bookmark for her. This is how I picture dragon flowers in my mind. I'm so much looking forward to seeing the design and to sharing the Dragon Rider story with other people. Best from Cologne! Maren

Fantasy fan inkthreader sent us this impressive "close-up view" of Dustfinger

Hi Cornelia! At school we were given a chance to make bookmarks, and our teacher would laminate them for us. And I was wondering what to draw, then I looked at my desk and saw INKSPELL! So, I was like that is the perfect bookmark idea, and I just started to draw. And this is what I came up with. I hope you like it! I haven’t read better books then the books you write! Also, I was so happy when I found out that there was a website like this! Thank you for making a website that people could send things to you! Ayami

Louis from Germany loves Cornelia's Inkworld series and so he drew the Bluejay and the fire-elves.

Twigleg and Freddie

Twigleg and his brother Freddie, drawn by German Dragon Rider fan Bettina

Reckless fan Amelie from Germany painted the Mirrorworld mirror with acrylics.

Antonia from Germany sent us this dragon head. She sewed and painted it herself.

Fox, sent by Anna (18 years old) from Germany

Dear Cornelia Funke, my children and I love your stories. My son Juliano just draws everything. Recently he started with Dragon Rider and I attached three of his drawings. Thank you so much for your story worlds. They enrich our ways of thinking and acting and speaking. Best, Sina Eger

Ángela from Spain sent us a "moment with Will" from Reckless.

Hi! My name is Miuccia Kammerer and I am 13 years old. I drew this picture after I finished reading the Inkworld series. I hope you like it.

Hi Cornelia, I'm a big Reckless fan and your books inspire me. Since I am an artist, I painted Miranda. I hope you like it. I'm very curious to see how the story will continue. Best, Nicole Bathel

Dear Cornelia and Insa, thank you for the passport! I got it at 21st of November. I love it! Now I'm going to read the mirror books again. I scribbled a Goyl-inspired drawing and got it printed and put it on my passport. Here's the picture. Have a wonderful year! Love from J

Dear Cornelia, my son Manuel (9 years old) is an avid reader of your books. Today at school, he gave a book talk about Dragon Rider and designed a poster. Love from Vienna, Andrea

Hi, I'm Laura. Currently I'm reading the Inkworld series. I drew a scene from Inkspell. Guess who those two are... ;) Best, Laura

Hi Cornelia, I've been a fan of your books ever since I took Inkheart home from the public library. Today I went on your website to see if there was any news about Mirrorworld book 4. Whereupon I found a Fanart gallery. Thus I send you a drawing I did several years back for a friend. Looking forward to travel on new adventures with Jacob and Fox. Warm regards, Johannes Erdmann

Dear Cornelia, I fell in love with your books. Twigleg is my favourite character from Dragon Rider and I would be happy if you could add my drawing to the album. Joanna :)

Hi, my name is Mackenzie Smith and I'm twelve. This is a drawing of the Red Fairy and her moths.

My favourite character Fox. She is such a great and brave character and I very much admire her. Best, Tatjana

I loooooove the Inkworld trilogy, especially "Inkdeath". That's why I've drawn Bear, the loyal friend of the Black Prince. I hope you like it. Best, Annika (from Germany)

This is an Inkworld drawing by Laura, who has been loving the series since she was a child. Today she is working as a graphic artist and sent us some fan art of her favourite books.

My picture shows Kami'en (left), Hentzau and Nerron (right) from Cornelia's MirrorWorld series. Hope you like it! Best, Uta

Dear Cornelia, this is a picture of Shrii, my favourite character from "A Griffin's Feather". The book is really cool! Please write a sequel soon. Best, Ole (11 years old)

This is how I imagine the Dark Fairy. Best, Johanna Prinz

7-year-old Annelie from Germany drew this scene from Dragon Rider.

A 'dragon family', drawn by Ella, a passionate "Dragon Rider" fan from Germany.

Hello Mrs Funke! My daughters and I have been reading your books for years and we love them. Now my grandchildren have discovered your stories as well. Katharina (10 years old) is currently reading Inkheart, so I drew her a picture of Gwin. Warmest wishes from Germany, Bettina Gerstbauer (https://susawindkind.wordpress.com)

Dear Cornelia, another painting for Mirrorworld. Love from Iran! Diana

Yuki from Germany sent us her drawing of Jacob Reckless and the deadly moth.

German Mirrorworld fan Nina (17 years old) sent us a drawing of a Waterman.

Thank you for such a wonderful book. It lighted up my son's imagination. Best! Katrin

My name is Caroline Barthelmess and I guess you are in part responsible for those strange creatures that sometimes show up on my drawing papers. This one here could be a glassman 'in the wild', right? Though I'm almost 19 years old I mainly read your books - and particularly like the illustrations. That's why I want to say thank you! All the very best, Caroline.

Wenke from Germany: "Dear Cornelia Funke Team! I tidied up my room today and accidentally found a two-year-old drawing, which I did after reading Golden Yarn."

Spark is a two year old dragon. He loves to breath fire and explore lost and forgotten land with all his dragon friends that live with him in North Wales. Every year he listens to the legend of the Red Dragon, an old Welsh myth. Wishes from Wales, Grace

I still love the stories about the Wild Chicks gang, even though I'm already 23. Those books made me love reading.

This is my favourite Inkworld character: Farid. Hope you like my drawing. Best, Milena

Luka drew this portrait of Fox for his girlfriend, who loves the Mirrorworld book series.

This is how six year old Ruben from Germany imagines the basilisk from Cornelia's book Dragon Rider.

Hi Cornelia, my mum and I read your story 'Emma and the Blue Genie'. I loved it very much and drew a picture of Karîm. I'm just reading the story a second time :) Thanks for writing that story. Anton

My name is Dora. I'm 14 years old and I adore the Inkworld series. This is my drawing of Dustfinger. Hope you like it. All the very best from Croatia.

My name is Megan, I'm 20 years old and I've been a fan since I was about 8 years old. I first read Thomas and the last dragons, at least thats the title translated from Dutch. Since then I was addicted to stories. Recently I read the whole Reckless trilogy, complete for the first time. I loved every second. A few day ago I started drawing a figure and all of a sudden I said 'This is Jacob', so naturally I had to draw Vos, the deathly moth and the Ruin where the mirror is hidden. The result is included in this entry. I hope you like it because I do:) Love from a fan, Megan van Duijn, The Netherlands

Hello Cornelia, I'm your Iranian fan. I drew this painting for your Dragon Rider book. I love your books. Bye! Diana

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Twigleg and Freddie

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