Emma and the Blue Genie

Name: Emma and the Blue Genie
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780385375412
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By Cornelia Funke

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Summary

Emma and the Blue Genie by Cornelia Funke is a magical children's tale about a young girl named Emma who embarks on an extraordinary adventure. After discovering a small bottle on the beach, she releases a blue genie who has lost his powers to an evil wizard. Determined to help, Emma, with her trusty dog, sets off on a quest to restore the genie's powers and bring peace back to his homeland.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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"Originally published as Emma und der Blaue Dschinn by Cecilie Dressler Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany, in 2002"--Title page verso.

The beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart brings her signature imagination, adventure, and humour to a magical full-color chapter book for young readers!

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The beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart brings her signature imagination, adventure, and humour to a magical full-colour chapter book for young readers!

One night, Emma finds a mysterious green bottle floating in the ocean. When she pulls out the stopper, she sets a blue genie free! Most genies grant three wishes, but Karim can't grant even one anymore. A yellow genie stole his magic nose ring, leaving him small, powerless, and trapped in that bottle. Emma and her noodle-tailed dog have to help Karim get his nose ring—and his magic—back!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Emma and the Blue Genie by Cornelia Funke has been praised for its enchanting storytelling and whimsical illustrations. Reviewers appreciate the imaginative adventure and the charming characters that captivate young readers. The book is often recommended for its engaging narrative and delightful blend of fantasy and friendship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385375412

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Cornelia Funke Education & Reference Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Hailed as the J. K. Rowling of Germany, beloved and bestselling author CORNELIA FUNKE has written numerous magical novels and chapter books for children. Her New York Times bestsellers include The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and Inkheart. She was once named one of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine. She was born in Germany and lives with her family in California.

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