The Aurelia Curse (Dragon Rider #3) - by Cornelia Funke (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean--a creature who can bring either light or darkness to whoever it first meets. Now not even baby dragons can keep Ben and the Greenblooms from heading to California where the vast, mythical Aurelia will appear. It's a race against time to protect it, for if the Aurelia is hurt, all fabulous creatures will vanish from Earth. In the end, though, it may take the arrival of the original silver dragon, Firedrake, to help save them all"--

Book Synopsis

Dragons, myth, and magic unite in the third installment of Cornelia Funke's bestselling Dragon Rider series. Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean -- a creature who can bring either light or darkness to whoever it first meets.

A new peril has emerged in the world of Fabulous Creatures. One that could cause the disappearance of their kind. Luckily, all of our favorite characters are back--Ben and Firedrake, his wonderful dragon friend, plucky Guinevere and the Greenbloom family, Sorrel the irrepressible brownie, the miniature man Twigleg and a host of new Fabulous Animals and sturdy helpers. But the threat is real and qucikly encroaching. A villian from the family's past is seeking revenge.

And all the while, the mysterious Aurelia, the most fabulous and powerful creature of all, moves across oceans to its final destination, introducing a new underwater world to enjoy.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Griffin's Feather

"A richly imagined, adeptly illustrated adventure with a strong message of respect for all species of creatures." - Kirkus Reviews

"A not-to-be-missed fantasy by an author who is master of her craft." - School Library Journal

Praise for Dragon Rider:

#1 New York Times bestseller

USA Today bestseller

People Top 10 Pick

"Exciting adventures abound... This book delivers." -- The Horn Book

"Readers will delight in the creatures that turn up in this quest. Lively characters, hilarious banter." -- Publishers Weekly

"Funke knows how to tickle the imagination... A good, old-fashioned ensemble cast quest." -- Booklist

"Will thoroughly satisfy Funke fans. Engaging and suspenseful." -- Voice of Youth Advocates

"A warm-hearted dream of a book." -- The Guardian (UK)

About the Author

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.