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Inkheart  (Inkheart, Bk 1)
Inkheart - Inkheart, Bk 1
Author: Cornelia Funke, Anthea Bell
Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service. — Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a book-binder. But her father has a deep secret-- he possesses an extraordinary...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780439531641
ISBN-10: 0439531640
Publication Date: 10/1/2003
Pages: 544
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 233 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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katzpawz avatar reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 281 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
If you ever have the wonderful chance to read this out loud with your whole family I guarantee you're ALL going to "fall into" the story! This is part one of a perfectly plotted trilogy written, supposedly, for kids. It really does appeal to all ages though!
Growing up with a Father who would not read out loud to her and a Mother who she thinks is dead made Meggy mature beyond her years. The adventures she falls into with her Father lead to places only found in our imaginations. A really fine place!
reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 27 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I found this on a friend's bookshelf a few years ago, when I was 16. The description on the back was less than promising - of course, I always think the book descriptions sound stupid, even if I love the book - but she told me it was good, so I borrowed it. She was right - it was amazing.

Even though it's marketed towards younger kids, I thought it was a great story for anyone to read - much like the Harry Potter series. I find that fantasy books written for younger kids sometimes have the best stories...

I tend to love characters that I pity, and this book gave me one of my favorite characters of all time: Dustfinger. He has all the characteristic I love in a character: mysterious, sad, and introverted. His story was very tragic, and I adored him... even though he tended to betray the other characters every once in a while.

The story itself was interesting and exciting. It is told through the points of view of several different characters, which I always like. (Naturally, I looked forward to the chapters centering on Dustfinger more than any others.)
Net avatar reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
My daughter actually suggested this and I'm glad she did. Definitely a good read and not childish in writing even though its recommended for kids. Definite 5 star!
Ladyslott avatar reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 113 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Inkheart tells the story of Meggie and her father Mo. One dark and stormy night their lives are turned upside down with the arrival of a stranger. He calls Mo âSilvertongue' and is there to warn them that someone named Capricorn was on his way. So begins the story of how Meggie's dad could read characters out of books, and how one day he accidentally read Meggie's mother into a book. Now one of the characters he read out of a book, a sadistic killer, wants to keep Mo a prisoner to do his bidding and make him the most powerful man on earth.

A book lover's delight, Inkheart has opening epigraphs to each chapter that call to mind many beloved children's books. There are a number of familiar characters read out of books too. This is a children's book, however like Harry Potter many adults will enjoy it also. The adventures of Mo, Meggie, Aunt Elinor, and two characters from books, Dustfinger and Farid, who want to go âhome', will linger long after the last page is turned.
reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Very unusual story. It is supposed to be a children's book, but so are the Harry Potter books, and I like those, too! Fun, interesting, and very different. It's one of those that could be read to an older child over a number of weeks, a little at a time. Some parts are kind of scary for a young child.
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laurqui avatar reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on
I loved this book. It had me so interested it was difficult to put it down. I think it took me all of 3 days to read it. It's very well written but I don't know that I would choose to read it to my 8 year old as there are some darker themes in here such as "the shadow" and even the darkness and innate evil that is found in the characters created by Fenoglio. This is a story about how Fenoglio's story comes to life and interacts with Silvertongue(Mo), his daughter Meggie, and others. Themes: Friendship vs. Betrayal, Good vs. Evil, Real vs. Fantasy, the darkness that draws in human interest, self-interest, self-preservation, love displayed in sacrifice and others.
reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on
This book is so good. I reccomend this book for everyone. (Thats right its not just for kids!)It never gets boring so I give this book a thumbs up.
reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on
This is the beginning book to a great triology. Lots of fun, I couldn't put it down.
nyteacher avatar reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 152 more book reviews
I found the concept of this book more interesting than the book itself. Meggie is the daughter of a single father who repairs books. She doesn't know what happened to her mother until a mysterious visitor shows up and causing her father to flea with her in the night. As more information is uncovered, Meggie finds out that her father has the ability to read people and things out of (or into) books. While I found this idea fascinating, there were a lot of parts that seemed to really drag out. There were times when I was completely absorbed in the book and other times when my mind kept wondering. I think it's worth giving the next book a try, but not sure if I'll finish the series.
reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on
The storyline, characters, plot, and pace is just right for this book. I enjoyed it for light fantasy reading. The book isn't deeply philosophical with a social commentary guiding it, it's just simple fun reading.
buzzby avatar reviewed Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) on + 6062 more book reviews
Well, I didn't think anyone could be in the literary neighborhood as Jasper Fforde, but this has some similarities. Originally written in German, and probably appropriate for all ages. A little slow getting around to the plot (maybe read page 136 and on first), I couldn't help thinking they were in an alternate universe world where people still read books and only used cell phones when they had to.


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