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OverviewEver since Jacob Reckless was a child, he has been escaping to a hidden world through a portal in his father's abandoned study. Over the years, he's made a name for himself as a finder of enchanted items and buried secrets. He's also made many enemies and allies most important, Fox, a beautiful shape-shifting vixen whom Jacob cares for more than he lets on. But life in this other world is about to change. Tragedy strikes when Jacob's younger brother, Will, follows him through the portal. Brutally attacked, Will is infected with a curse that is quickly transforming him into a Goyl a ruthless killing machine, with skin made of stone. Jacob is prepared to fight to save his brother, but in a land built on trickery and lies, Jacob will need all the wit, courage, and reckless spirit he can summon to reverse the dark spell before it's too late. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cornelia Funke , Oliver Latsch , Cornelia Funke , Lionel WigramPublisher: Breathing Books Imprint: Breathing Books Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9780989165648ISBN 10: 0989165647 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 11 October 2016 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA phenomenon —The New York Times (previous edition, Reckless) Displays the kind of zest that makes you inhale a book in as few sittings as possible. —USA Today A phenomenon -The New York Times (previous edition, Reckless) Displays the kind of zest that makes you inhale a book in as few sittings as possible. -USA Today A phenomenon —<i>The New York Times</i> (previous edition, <i>Reckless</i>) Displays the kind of zest that makes you inhale a book in as few sittings as possible. —<i>USA Today</i> Author InformationCornelia Funke is a storyteller and illustrator. Her stories have traversed the world told and retold in the most common as well as the rarest of languages. She is German, resides in Los Angeles, and lives in each of the worlds that she explores with her readers. She is the author of a profusion of books including: The InkWorld trilogy: Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath, Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord, and The Reckless (aka MirrorWorld) series: Reckless, Fearless, and The Golden Yarn. Oliver Latsch trained as a biologist before being lured away from science and reason by Cornelia Funke, who asked him to translate and take her books to English speaking audiences, which turned out to be the most reasonable thing he ever did. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |