In a land of elves, mermaids and trolls, true magic is where you least expect it... In the snow-covered city of Londra, young Tabetha survives by finding treasures in the mudbanks of the river Themse. On Christmas Eve, a sinister stranger asks her to keep her eyes open for a priceless, long-lost magical object: the Glass of Lead and Gold. As word of the Glass spreads across the city, Tabetha finds herself with some unlikely companions, not least a one-armed girl and a rather impressive soup chef. But will Tabetha discover that there are even greater fortunes to be found than the magical Glass?

"There's something of Philip Pullman and J.K. Rowling here, and it's evocatively illustrated by the author" - Spectator

"Set in an alternative London, this novella is pacy, atmospheric and a great read for a cold winter's night" - Carousel

"A born storyteller" - Guardian

"Germany's answer to J.K. Rowling" - Daily Telegraph

"A master" - Independent

"Wondrous... it would make a splendid stocking filler for many a young reader" - Magic Fiction Since Potter (blog)

"[A] master fantasy writer... her new Christmas tale which works perfectly as a stand-alone story" - Outside in World

"Lovely little hardback, with wonderful illustrations and a tale of intrigue and peril perfect for anytime but maybe especially for Christmas eve!" - Independent Book Reviews

"Cornelia Funke's The Glass of Lead & Gold is that best of things, a beautiful, small volume consisting of a Christmas story that can be read at any time" - Bookwitch (blog)