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I dont remember how the writing was, as i read this several years ago. Pdf the thief lord book by cornelia funke free download. Its enjoyable, though, and pretty entertaining, with a surprise twist at the end. I just finished reading this book by cornelia funke the best selling author of inkheart and inkspelland i want even more. Jun 21, 2002 the thief lord by cornelia funke, trans oliver latsch 350pp, the chicken house. The thief lord kindle edition by funke, cornelia, christian birmingham. Their ringleader, the mysterious thief lord, appears from time to time with stolen riches that he gives to his poor friends.
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