tags) Want more? I have bought several: one for ourselves and the rest as gifts. Props to Funke for adding to the budding-feminist canon, but I'd like to see a little more oomph in her next one. Start by marking “Igraine the Brave” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The reason why I was able to read this book is kind of a funny one: I was complaining to a friend of mine that I had read all of the TOP 10 most popular books of Cornelia Funke on Goodreads (as one does, right? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2015. Every little girl will sympathize with Igraine and every big girl too. Compounding the problem is Osmund the Greedy, who has come to Pimpernel Castle demanding the magical singing books that belong to Igraine’s family. by Anthea Bell. Be the first to ask a question about Igraine the Brave. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Writer's Toolbox: Learn How to Write Letters, Fairy Tales, Scary Stories, Journals, Poems, and…, Energy Lab for Kids: 40 Exciting Experiments to Explore, Create, Harness, and Unleash Energy (Lab…. Me and my 8 year old daughter thoroughly enjoy this story. Igraine the Brave Book descriptions The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate her bravery. The bad characters are mean but not too scary. While I'm fairly certain I enjoyed it more than she did, Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016. Teacher recommended, great for elementary kids, Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Igraine's parents are magicians who own the coveted Singing Books of Magic. Super disappointing to not be able to finish the story, especially building up to the resolution and then nothing. Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the castle is rather boring. Sold by Blessings2come and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. This is the third book that I've read by Funke. Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the castle is rather boring. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Igraine must use her wits and chivalrous code to save her parents and the castle, with some help from friends. I really disliked this book. On one day, I read for an hour. this is a great adventure tale especially for girls, Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016, this is a great adventure tale especially for girls. Good , fun story with a delightful ending. Until the nefarious nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. Igraine, who turns twelve tomorrow, dreams of becoming a famous knight. Something with a lot of legs. What does it mean to be a good knight? The writing is seamless and simple. You grin at her quirky family. An enchanted forest. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. And isn't that what matters in a good kids book? It was fast paced and held every little detail about the medieval ages!! Overall, great book! Read 2008-2015. Cornelia Funke is a multiple award-winning German illustrator and storyteller, who writes fantasy for all ages of readers. Looking for some out-of-this-world reading this summer? Can she overcome her fear to solve the crime? Please try again. It is not often that a girl saves the day. Bottom line: we all wish there was a sequel! Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020. It doesn't matter that she is young or small, she manages to help save her family and her home from the invaders trying to steal the singing books of magic. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Until her birthday, when her parents (magicians) are turned into pigs by accidental magic, and their castle comes under siege by Osmund the Greedy. Grades 3-5. In fact, she wants to be a knight. Igraine the Brave is a children's fantasy novel written by German author Cornelia Funke. Until the nefarious nephew of the baroness next door shows up. Amongst her best known books is the Inkheart trilogy. Igraine's parents are magicians who own the coveted Singing Books of Magic. We wish there were more stories about Igraine! Today Bookworm Bear is the Guest Reviewer at Mother Daughter and Son Book Reviews! It also has suspense. At the moment of the siege, her parents mistakenly turn themselves into pigs. Carla finds herself transported to the middle of Dia De los Muertos in Guatemala on a magical adventure. I read this aloud to my two boys, ages 6 & 8; we all loved it! My daughter gives it five stars!! The story is interesting to him so he is excited about reading it. We’re excited about reviewing one of our favorite books on this great blog. Plucky Igraine, who wants to be a knight, faces danger as she rides alone to the home of a giant, befriends a Sorrowful Knight, fends off Osmund’s soldiers, and more, a. Twelve-year-old Igraine’s magician parents have accidentally turned themselves into pigs and will remain powerless until they receive the hairs of a giant to create a reversing spell. Uncharted Territory and Rise Pictures have joined forces to produce “Igraine the Brave,” a 3D-animated fantasy adventure based on the novel by … Smart, witty, brave, and independent she is the ideal role model for little girls everywhere. Description Igraine, who turns twelve tomorrow, dreams of becoming a famous knight. Love the stories about damsels who not only rescue themselves, but others, as well- and not just physically rescue, but pull someone back from the brink and back into the light. A young girl, whose family are all wizards, does not want to follow in their footsteps but wants to be a knight like her grandfather. Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. When I closed the book my first thought was, “Why didn’t this book exist for me as a child?” I would have read this over and over without end. Cornelia Funke is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and the Inkheart trilogy, along with many other chapter and picture books for younger readers. Knights in shining armor, dragons, battles, a little magic, and a girl trying to protect her home! I read this book aloud to my five year old daughter. A hidden magical item. Twelve Fantasy Worlds waited for young Hoops... an evil wizard waited, too. Igraine, who turns 12 tomorrow, dreams of becoming a famous knight. She wanted to go on an adventure so she practices sword fighting and her parents gave her a magical armor. It was first published in Germany under the name Igraine Ohnefurcht by Dressler. Igraine the Brave is really adventurous and has really interesting characters! p. cm. An enchanted door. Igraine is a wonderful strong girl character with a clear voice and a slightly humorous point of view. Scholastic/Chicken House $16.99 (212p) ISBN 978-0-439-90379-0 She is the practical one in a family of visionary magicians. I'm only a few chapters into this book, but I'm not sure I'll finish it. I read this chapter book to my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. In this story she gets the chance and at the same time rescues her family,… Igraine dreams of being a famous knight like her great-grandfather, but castle life is boring. I like Cornelia Funke so I thought I would try this book out. Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. Follows Igraine, a 12-year-old girl from a family of wizards who doesn't care for magic, but wants to become a knight. October 1st 2007 I really enjoyed Cornelia Funke's other books, so I was looking forward to sitting down with this one. . But today, like most days, life at the family castle remains… rather boring. Funny and engaging. KPzomB 618 views. I highly recommend. But today, like most days, life at the family castle remains...rather boring. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This is an adventure that scoops you up and carries away and afterwards you simply wonder, “Already?” This magical world will make you want to come back again and again. This book combines several fantasy elements that provided a visual treat for my imagination. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Something went wrong. Igraine the Brave CORNELIA FUNKE with illustrations by the author Translated from the German by ANTHEA BELL CONTENTS Title Page Dedication Who’s Who in Igraine the Brave The Sorrowful Knight’s Rules of Chivalry 1 The Castle in the Woods 2 Water Snakes and Fencing Practice 3 … It … 2:44. Igraine, the daughter of magicians, has no interest in magic; she wants to be... read more 11 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Macy dreams of action and adventure that will take her far beyond her parent's farm...but what will happen when that adventure finds her? This was a fun book written by the same author that wrote Inkheart. Try again. Ingraine is the perfect model for a young adventurous girl that likes to read. Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, Igraine must be brave, and save the day -- and the books. Learn more about the program. Yay! The writing is seamless and simple. This was cute, and it does play with certain tropes in fun ways. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Middle grade fantasy about a girl and her brother who have to save their castle [S], 33 Can't-Wait Works of YA Speculative Fiction for Summer. Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books! It made be in a really good mood when I was bored. In a fantasy world for twelve-year-olds, Zach falls in love: with a place, and then a girl. Igraine wanted to be a knight even though her parents and brothers are all sorcerers. But all Igraine wants to do is be a knight. :) That says a lot to me about the quality of this author's work. I loved it! 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"! Girl wizard lives in castle with little brother. A mysterious island. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Children's Fantasy. Be the first to contribute! An injured fairy. I loved this! Anyone mourning the lack of "beautiful dark notes" obviously doesn't get what this book is--not a dark, meaningful (and perhaps even pretentious, because Funke CAN get pretentious) young adult work, but a fun, rollicking read that kids will ENJOY. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This is funny, adventurous, sweet and really kept me reading. Charming, witty, fun characters. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 10 DE SEP. DE 2007. I know Cornelia Funke is a popular author, I listened to part of the audio book of 'The Thief Lord' with my daughter and I thought that seemed to be well done. You grin at her quirky family. EMBED. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door plans to capture the castle for their singing spell books. As a kid, I thought the book was magical, but technically being an adult now, I can say that it's starting to lose its appeal. 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I'm working my way through a list of books that were suggested to counter the fainting princess narrative for girls; in other words, I'm reading some books with active heroines, looking for some to read to Rose Pink (or have her read later) that will hopefully invite her to strength and decision rather than passively waiting for someone to rescue her. This is a fun, exciting adventure story of a young girl with tremendous courage. Fun, unpredictable story with a spunky and determined main character- it was a great read aloud! My son is reading this for school and really enjoys the story. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Many of Cornelia's titles are published all over the world and translated into more than 30 languages. A suspenseful middle grade series for ages 9-12. I laughed out loud on many occasions and thought the storyline was terrific. Those are our kind of girls. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. by Chicken House. Sold by PrimePrice and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the castle is rather boring. But today, like most days, life at the family castle remains… rather boring. Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. has been added to your Cart. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. Amazing story, great role models. She opened her eyes and there … I personally fell in love with the sorrowful knight. Igraine the Brave is a fantasy novel written by Cornelia Funke. Please try again. Igraine is an eleven year old girl who wishes to be a knight. Laeka'Draeon's heroic quest to find the missing dragons and stop the reigniting of a cataclysmic Manna Eruption is now complete in this five-part set! I started out reading a chapter at bed-time, but my five-year-old loved the story so much that she asked for it during the day, too. This information about Igraine The Brave shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. Colorful characters abound, from pernickety cat Sisyphus to Igraine’s piggy parents and the honorable giant Garleff. Which is not to say that young girls interested in becoming sword-wielding defenders of righteousness should not totally devour this book; they should, and they should also practice fencing and being chivalrous and generally figuring out how not to be a quiet, demure scrap of traditional femininity. Osmund and Greedy wanted the Singing Books of Magic that was Igraine's family for years. I could see this being a really fun one to read with a younger kid. Unfortunately, while it's generally a fun, non-threateningly-quirky read, it's also one of Ms. Funke's weakest offerings to date. Igraine is the perfect heroine. I have given this book and book on tape to a number of families and all of these get responses. Greedy Osmund's got a dastardly plan to capture Pimpernel Castle and steal the singing magic books that belong to Igraine's mom and dad. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Unable to add item to List. Cover: purple & brown. Follows Igraine, a 12-year-old girl from a family of wizards who doesn't care for magic, but wants to become a knight. Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books! An hour!! Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Greedy Osmund's got a dastardly plan to capture Pimpernel Castle and steal the singing magic books that belong to Igraine's mom and dad. He's got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine… Spell book room contains books that talk & sing. [s], SOLVED. A fantasy novel where the girl isn't a princess! It provided some good discussion and questions, like, Why is the sad knight so sad? More stories about little girls should be about supporting them and telling them their interests are valid. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. A best-selling tale of dragons and their brave child guardians, with mind-blowing, interactive augmented reality content accessible via a free app. It was released on 1 October 2007, published by The Chicken House. Dragon Calling The Complete Series: Kin Seeker; The Beacon Thrones; Dual Destiny; T... Legend of the Star Runner: A Timmi Tobbson Adventure Book for Boys and Girls (Solve... Show Me a Story: Writing Your Own Picture Book (Writer's Toolbox), Great Medieval Projects: You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself). I personally fell in love with the sorrowful knight. This is great fun for everone, Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2013. This was my first exposure to Funke, and I think I will go check out some more of her stuff now. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2017. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). It would make a good chapter book for parents to read to kids who are not at that reading level. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. What does "honor" mean? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Which is not to say that young girls interested in becoming sword-wielding defenders of righteousness should not totally devour this book; they should, and they should also practice fencing and being chivalrous and generally figuring out how not to be a quiet, demure. This book was read to my sons (ages 5 & 8) a chapter each night before bed and they loved it! Igraine The Brave She has two children, two birds and a very old dog and lives in Los Angeles, California. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. What does Igraine learn to appreciate about her brother? Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door plans to capture the castle for their singing spell books. Please try your request again later. IGRAINE THE BRAVE is a good read for young girls, perhaps around the second grade level. Igraine the brave Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Every little girl will sympathize with Igraine and every big girl too. I will definitely be reading this to my daughters when they get to be around 8 or 9. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Igraine the brave / by Cornelia Funke; with illustrations by the author; translated from the German by Anthea Bell. 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. Fun characters and some funny, magical antics. It's listed for ages 9 - 12 but I think the younger kids would enjoy it too. Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark is a tween vampire that loves solving mysteries, but is afraid of EVERYTHING. 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Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Twelve-year-old Igraine’s magician parents have accidentally turned themselves into pigs and will remain powerless until they receive the hairs of a giant to create a reversing spell. I think this book is really fun and exciting. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. Plucky Igraine, who wants to be a knight, faces danger as she rides alone to the home of a giant, befriends a Sorrowful Knight, fends off Osmund’s soldiers, and more, all to save her home and her family. – 1st American ed. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY SEP 10, 2007. So, yes, I recommend this book for both boys and girls. 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. Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee for Juvenile (2011), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (2011), Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction, SOLVED. A magical book. Compounding the problem is Osmund the Greedy, who has come to Pimpernel Castle demanding the magical singing books that belong to Igraine’s family. While I'm fairly certain I enjoyed it more than she did, she loved each chapter and never wanted our reading to end. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Igraine The Brave is the story of the eponymous Igraine, a 12-year-old girl from a family of wizards who doesn't care for magic, but wants to become a knight. WHO’S who IN IGRAINE the BRAVE The FAIR MELISANDE and SIR LAMORAK the WILY (sometimes known as Sir Lamorak the Witty) The greatest magicians … Originally written in German, it was translated by Anthea Bell. To be honest, that's about all I remembered, so I picked it up and leafed through so I could remember enough to write a review. The villains are not too scary and the dialog is fun to read. A magical world.A page-turning adventure for children 8-12. Cornelia Funke is an amazing author and the mastermind behind. In the usual fashion of juvenile literature, the characters were paper thin, the dialogue was lacking in originality, and the plot was idealistic. But her life is unexciting. We read this as part of a 1st graders' bookclub. My stepdad put them to bed one night & read a chapter to them & was hooked - he read the rest of the book to my youngest son a second time just so he could see what happens. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Igraine is a twelve year old girl who longs to be a knight and have adventures. It was so nice to read a story to my girls where the hero is active and doesn't wait around for things to happen. ), except for, fans of Cornelia Funke's other books, little girls who want to be knights, I really enjoyed Cornelia Funke's other books, so I was looking forward to sitting down with this one. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. For lovers of Tamora Pierce here is a book for the younger generation. Igraine is supported by her family instead of knocked down in her desire to be a knight and through this support she's able to save the day. Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke Igraine woke up because something was crawling over her face. In this case, knighthood. Welcome back. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This is a parent and child book review – staring Mama Bear, and … And two unlikely friends that must brave the sea to save their home. It feels like Ms. Funke is writing. Good for tween readers. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door plans to capture the castle for their singing spell books. For lovers of Tamora Pierce here is a book for the younger generation. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I would suggest it for all the 10 year-old girls out there, and for their parents who want to let there little girls know they can grow up to be knights too! We all loved it! The story is engaging but not scary, so it was perfect! It is a very sweet story of a young girl who saves teh day. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? I have bought several: one for ourselves and the rest as gifts. Props to Funke for adding to the budding-feminist canon, but I'd like to see a little more oomph in her next one. Start by marking “Igraine the Brave” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The reason why I was able to read this book is kind of a funny one: I was complaining to a friend of mine that I had read all of the TOP 10 most popular books of Cornelia Funke on Goodreads (as one does, right? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2015. Every little girl will sympathize with Igraine and every big girl too. Compounding the problem is Osmund the Greedy, who has come to Pimpernel Castle demanding the magical singing books that belong to Igraine’s family. by Anthea Bell. Be the first to ask a question about Igraine the Brave. 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Igraine's parents are magicians who own the coveted Singing Books of Magic. Super disappointing to not be able to finish the story, especially building up to the resolution and then nothing. Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the castle is rather boring. Sold by Blessings2come and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. This is the third book that I've read by Funke. Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the castle is rather boring. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Igraine must use her wits and chivalrous code to save her parents and the castle, with some help from friends. I really disliked this book. On one day, I read for an hour. this is a great adventure tale especially for girls, Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016, this is a great adventure tale especially for girls. Good , fun story with a delightful ending. Until the nefarious nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. Igraine, who turns twelve tomorrow, dreams of becoming a famous knight. Something with a lot of legs. What does it mean to be a good knight? The writing is seamless and simple. You grin at her quirky family. An enchanted forest. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. And isn't that what matters in a good kids book? It was fast paced and held every little detail about the medieval ages!! Overall, great book! Read 2008-2015. Cornelia Funke is a multiple award-winning German illustrator and storyteller, who writes fantasy for all ages of readers. Looking for some out-of-this-world reading this summer? Can she overcome her fear to solve the crime? Please try again. It is not often that a girl saves the day. Bottom line: we all wish there was a sequel! Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020. It doesn't matter that she is young or small, she manages to help save her family and her home from the invaders trying to steal the singing books of magic. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Until her birthday, when her parents (magicians) are turned into pigs by accidental magic, and their castle comes under siege by Osmund the Greedy. Grades 3-5. In fact, she wants to be a knight. Igraine the Brave is a children's fantasy novel written by German author Cornelia Funke. Until the nefarious nephew of the baroness next door shows up. Amongst her best known books is the Inkheart trilogy. Igraine's parents are magicians who own the coveted Singing Books of Magic. We wish there were more stories about Igraine! Today Bookworm Bear is the Guest Reviewer at Mother Daughter and Son Book Reviews! It also has suspense. At the moment of the siege, her parents mistakenly turn themselves into pigs. Carla finds herself transported to the middle of Dia De los Muertos in Guatemala on a magical adventure. I read this aloud to my two boys, ages 6 & 8; we all loved it! My daughter gives it five stars!! The story is interesting to him so he is excited about reading it. We’re excited about reviewing one of our favorite books on this great blog. Plucky Igraine, who wants to be a knight, faces danger as she rides alone to the home of a giant, befriends a Sorrowful Knight, fends off Osmund’s soldiers, and more, a. Twelve-year-old Igraine’s magician parents have accidentally turned themselves into pigs and will remain powerless until they receive the hairs of a giant to create a reversing spell. Uncharted Territory and Rise Pictures have joined forces to produce “Igraine the Brave,” a 3D-animated fantasy adventure based on the novel by … Smart, witty, brave, and independent she is the ideal role model for little girls everywhere. Description Igraine, who turns twelve tomorrow, dreams of becoming a famous knight. Love the stories about damsels who not only rescue themselves, but others, as well- and not just physically rescue, but pull someone back from the brink and back into the light. A young girl, whose family are all wizards, does not want to follow in their footsteps but wants to be a knight like her grandfather. Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. When I closed the book my first thought was, “Why didn’t this book exist for me as a child?” I would have read this over and over without end. Cornelia Funke is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and the Inkheart trilogy, along with many other chapter and picture books for younger readers. Knights in shining armor, dragons, battles, a little magic, and a girl trying to protect her home! I read this book aloud to my five year old daughter. A hidden magical item. Twelve Fantasy Worlds waited for young Hoops... an evil wizard waited, too. Igraine, who turns 12 tomorrow, dreams of becoming a famous knight. She wanted to go on an adventure so she practices sword fighting and her parents gave her a magical armor. It was first published in Germany under the name Igraine Ohnefurcht by Dressler. Igraine the Brave is really adventurous and has really interesting characters! p. cm. An enchanted door. Igraine is a wonderful strong girl character with a clear voice and a slightly humorous point of view. Scholastic/Chicken House $16.99 (212p) ISBN 978-0-439-90379-0 She is the practical one in a family of visionary magicians. I'm only a few chapters into this book, but I'm not sure I'll finish it. I read this chapter book to my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. In this story she gets the chance and at the same time rescues her family,… Igraine dreams of being a famous knight like her great-grandfather, but castle life is boring. I like Cornelia Funke so I thought I would try this book out. Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. Follows Igraine, a 12-year-old girl from a family of wizards who doesn't care for magic, but wants to become a knight. October 1st 2007 I really enjoyed Cornelia Funke's other books, so I was looking forward to sitting down with this one. . But today, like most days, life at the family castle remains… rather boring. Funny and engaging. KPzomB 618 views. I highly recommend. But today, like most days, life at the family castle remains...rather boring. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This is an adventure that scoops you up and carries away and afterwards you simply wonder, “Already?” This magical world will make you want to come back again and again. This book combines several fantasy elements that provided a visual treat for my imagination. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Something went wrong. Igraine the Brave CORNELIA FUNKE with illustrations by the author Translated from the German by ANTHEA BELL CONTENTS Title Page Dedication Who’s Who in Igraine the Brave The Sorrowful Knight’s Rules of Chivalry 1 The Castle in the Woods 2 Water Snakes and Fencing Practice 3 … It … 2:44. Igraine, the daughter of magicians, has no interest in magic; she wants to be... read more 11 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Macy dreams of action and adventure that will take her far beyond her parent's farm...but what will happen when that adventure finds her? This was a fun book written by the same author that wrote Inkheart. Try again. Ingraine is the perfect model for a young adventurous girl that likes to read. Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, Igraine must be brave, and save the day -- and the books. Learn more about the program. Yay! The writing is seamless and simple. This was cute, and it does play with certain tropes in fun ways. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Middle grade fantasy about a girl and her brother who have to save their castle [S], 33 Can't-Wait Works of YA Speculative Fiction for Summer. Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books! It made be in a really good mood when I was bored. In a fantasy world for twelve-year-olds, Zach falls in love: with a place, and then a girl. Igraine wanted to be a knight even though her parents and brothers are all sorcerers. But all Igraine wants to do is be a knight. :) That says a lot to me about the quality of this author's work. I loved it! 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"! Girl wizard lives in castle with little brother. A mysterious island. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Children's Fantasy. Be the first to contribute! An injured fairy. I loved this! Anyone mourning the lack of "beautiful dark notes" obviously doesn't get what this book is--not a dark, meaningful (and perhaps even pretentious, because Funke CAN get pretentious) young adult work, but a fun, rollicking read that kids will ENJOY. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This is funny, adventurous, sweet and really kept me reading. Charming, witty, fun characters. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 10 DE SEP. DE 2007. I know Cornelia Funke is a popular author, I listened to part of the audio book of 'The Thief Lord' with my daughter and I thought that seemed to be well done. You grin at her quirky family. EMBED. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door plans to capture the castle for their singing spell books. As a kid, I thought the book was magical, but technically being an adult now, I can say that it's starting to lose its appeal. 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