Ink on His Fingers [Paperback]

Louise A. Vernon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1993

A twelve-year-old apprentice to Gutenberg becomes involved in a type-stealing mystery while helping Gutenberg to print the Bible.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Greenleaf Pr (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882514092
• ISBN-13: 978-1882514090
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars delightful historical fiction for the entire family, May 13, 2004

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K. Schumann (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ink on His Fingers (Louise a. Vernon Historical Fiction Series, 12) (Paperback)

I had trouble finding a book to use as a biography for our study of Gutenberg. I read a review of this book in a catalog and had to order it. Action, adventure, mystery are all interwoven with the biography of Gutenberg. My children begged me to read another chapter each night. You also get a feel for the time period. I am a fan of Louise Vernon and this book is among the best. We enjoyed it completely. Recommended

24 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Gutenberg or Fantasy?, April 24, 2001

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VAN HUSEMAN (CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ink on His Fingers (Paperback)

The known facts about Gutenberg need no dramatic license. The inventor of modern printing was a fascinating,wide-ranging genius in constant need of lawyers and lenders. His true story is one which deserves to be served without any fictional seasoning.

Unfortuately, Louise Vernon's INK ON HIS FINGERS mixes the author's imagination with history. One cannot tell which is which without prior knowledge of Gutenberg's story. Since no revealing insights or unique interpretations are provided by the author, the reader is left with a historical book in which historical fact is not clearly presented. A child reading it may well enjoy the entertainment of the narrative. However, the chance to gain information while being entertained is lost in the muddle.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kid's Review, February 19, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Ink on His Fingers (Louise a. Vernon Historical Fiction Series, 12) (Paperback)

Ink on His Fingers is just the kind of history book I like. It is fiction, but has real facts too. It also shows how much Johann Gutenberg worked for his press, was in debt, believed in his cause, and was faithful.
But it also leaves you hanging after Johann received more help and money from someone.