
Written & illustrated by Cornelia Funke
A young girl must defend her castle from a cunning invader while her parents are turned into pigs.
Igraine dreams of knightly adventures, but life at her castle is dull until a scheming neighbor threatens to seize it. With her magician parents accidentally transformed into pigs, Igraine must summon courage and wit to protect her home and their magical spell books. Joined by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, she faces a daring quest. Can Igraine outsmart the invader and save her family? Discover a tale of bravery and unexpected allies in this enchanting adventure.
In the spirit of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord, an enchanting fairy tale told with Cornelia’s trademark warmth and wit: Perfect Funke fare for readers in the middle grades-Cornelia’s sweet spot!Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He’s got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine’s magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it’s up to Igraine to be brave and save the day-and the books!
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