
The Bridge Beyond the Stars
Cornelia Funke(Author)
Welbeck Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 16. April 2026
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-80453-736-7 (ISBN)
Description
An exquisitely illustrated story for anyone who needs hope and comfort in difficult times. A young angel learns about the Dark Things that humans carry - pain, loneliness and fear - and how to ease that burden.
'What is death?'
'That's what the humans call the bridge. They fear it very much. And that is why we fly to meet them.'
Barnabel is a young angel who longs for a time he might be allowed to go on to the Bridge. But first he must learn about the Dark Things - pain, loneliness, rage and always fear. So much fear. And only when he is ready to carry these things and outweigh the heaviest human heart will he be able to chase away the shadows and fly all the way over the bridge.
'What is death?'
'That's what the humans call the bridge. They fear it very much. And that is why we fly to meet them.'
Barnabel is a young angel who longs for a time he might be allowed to go on to the Bridge. But first he must learn about the Dark Things - pain, loneliness, rage and always fear. So much fear. And only when he is ready to carry these things and outweigh the heaviest human heart will he be able to chase away the shadows and fly all the way over the bridge.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80453-736-7 (9781804537367)
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The Bridge Beyond the Stars
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Persons
Cornelia Funke (Author)
Cornelia Funke is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inkheart trilogy and a whole host of popular children's novels and picture books.
Born in the German town of Dorsten, Cornelia initially worked as an illustrator but soon began writing her own stories.
Since then Cornelia has sold millions of copies of her books and she is internationally recognised as one of the best-loved authors writing for children today.
Cornelia lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Manuel Sumberac (Illustrator)
Manuel Sumberac is an illustrator and animator who has won awards for his animated films and music videos. He was born and lives in Croatia.
Cornelia Funke is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inkheart trilogy and a whole host of popular children's novels and picture books.
Born in the German town of Dorsten, Cornelia initially worked as an illustrator but soon began writing her own stories.
Since then Cornelia has sold millions of copies of her books and she is internationally recognised as one of the best-loved authors writing for children today.
Cornelia lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Manuel Sumberac (Illustrator)
Manuel Sumberac is an illustrator and animator who has won awards for his animated films and music videos. He was born and lives in Croatia.