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Inkheart Paperback – May 1, 2005

by Cornelia Funke (Author), Anthea Bell (Translator)

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From internationally acclaimed storyteller Cornelia Funke, this bestselling, magical epic is now being reissued with a brand new cover in anticipation of the long-awaited fourth book in the series.

One cruel night, Meggie's father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART-- and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books. Meggie must learn to harness the magic that has conjured this nightmare. For only she can change the course of the story that has changed her life forever. This is INKHEART--a timeless tale about books, about imagination, about life. Dare to read it aloud.

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New York Times bestseller

ALA Notable Children’s Book Award Winner

Winner of the Book Sense Book of the Year Children's Literature Award

Adapted into a major motion picture starring Brendan Fraser and Helen Mirren

“A true feast for anyone who has ever been lost in a book." – Kirkus

"I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading." – The Guardian

“Seems to have been sprinkled with some magical fairy dust of its own.” – The New York Times Book Review

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Cornelia Funke is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and the Inkheart trilogy, along with many other chapter and picture books for younger readers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; First Edition (May 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439709105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439709101
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 780L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #21,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #374 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
- #820 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)

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Cornelia Funke is one of today’s most beloved writers of magical stories for children. She is the author of The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, Inkheart, Inkspell, the Ghosthunters series, When Santa Fell to Earth, and Igraine the Brave. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California, in a house full of books.

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207 customers mention "Readability"196 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a good read for adults who enjoy reading young. The story is engaging and a page-turner.

"...The themes of family, love, and sacrifice are explored in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way, adding depth and complexity to the story...." Read more

"...In the story, Mo is one of these excellent readers, and one night, while reading an adventure story to his wife and baby daughter, he accidently..." Read more

"...if ypu like Epic story telling then this is an amazing work, it speaks to the heart of those with a passion for the fantasy genre, and echoes the..." Read more

"What a great story! This is quite the page-turner! I was driven to read more by both the action/adventure and the plot/conclusion...." Read more

142 customers mention "Storytelling"128 positive14 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling. They find the plot inventive and enjoyable. The characters feel real, and the story is captivating and enchanting. Readers appreciate the multiple storylines that add depth and complexity. Overall, they describe the book as imaginative and well-crafted.

"...family, love, and sacrifice are explored in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way, adding depth and complexity to the story...." Read more

"...Cornelia Funke writes a story that comes alive and seems to dance off the pages of the book and into your heart...." Read more

"...Cornelia Funke never disappoints. It definitely has some intense scenes and themes, and the villain is quite creepy and cold so sensitive kids might..." Read more

"...This is the begining of a extremely ambitious and intricately detailed trilogy, meaning this is not a casual light read or a short one...." Read more

52 customers mention "Writing quality"44 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the book's writing quality. They praise the diction, cleverness, and well-thought-out storytelling. Readers find the dialogue snappy and appreciate the nice quotations at the beginning of each chapter.

"...The world-building is rich and immersive, with detailed descriptions of the magical elements that bring the story to life...." Read more

"...who reads really well, and who reads aloud extremely well to read out loud SO well that the story they're reading not only feels like it comes alive..." Read more

"...There is a great deal of exposition, atmospheric discription, back story and emotional reactions, which throws the pacing off in a lot of places...." Read more

"...Both are excellently written! Funke's style of writing (and indeed the translation made by Anthea Bell) makes for a smooth and beautiful read...." Read more

38 customers mention "Character development"29 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters delightful, especially the evil ones. The adventures and themes of love, fear, magic, and fairies are also mentioned.

"...Mo is a fascinating character, haunted by his past and grappling with the consequences of his actions...." Read more

"...Wonderfully drawn and very detailed characters fill this book from cover to cover, each character being unique and complete...." Read more

"...and interesting, the plot is fantastical and convoluted, the characters are varied and mostly interesting, sometimes likable and sometimes detestable..." Read more

"...It definitely has some intense scenes and themes, and the villain is quite creepy and cold so sensitive kids might need to hold off on this book for..." Read more

26 customers mention "Interest"23 positive3 negative

Customers find the book engaging. They say the characters are interesting and likable. It helps young minds learn and grow, with immersive world-building that keeps them engaged for hours. The story helps children use their imagination and is well-written.

"...The world-building is rich and immersive, with detailed descriptions of the magical elements that bring the story to life...." Read more

"...I also really like the updated cover! Will be more engaging for my students." Read more

"...The writing is creative and interesting, the plot is fantastical and convoluted, the characters are varied and mostly interesting, sometimes likable..." Read more

"...All this did for me was give me ideas of other books I wanted to read next. Overall, it is an amazing read...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's value for money. They find it a fun read with a discussion on the value of books and the warmth of family love. The story moves smoothly and the payoff is great.

"...The seoond half moves much smoother, and the pay off is huge. The conclusion sets up book two Inkspell beautifully...." Read more

"...BUT A WONDERFUL, PRICELESS, MEANINGFUL STORY that is MUCH, MUCH better than the movie...it would be a disservice not to read the book if you only..." Read more

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16 customers mention "Length"3 positive13 negative

Customers find the book a bit long. They say it takes 50 pages to set up the story.

"...Length -- Way, way too long. Not enjoyable to read. I put this down for weeks at a time, not caring what would happen next...." Read more

"...By the end, we were so ready to be done. My gripes: waaaaay too long for itself. And I don't mind long books...." Read more

"a lengthy novel. It starts out by previewing the new world for us, a little slow at first...." Read more

"...I'm curious how it ends, but pretty long for busy mom.)" Read more

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Aisha
awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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Inkheart is a captivating and imaginative story that transports readers to a world where books come to life. The plot revolves around a young girl named Meggie and her father Mo, a bookbinder with a unique talent for bringing characters from books into the real world.

The characters are well-developed and complex, with realistic flaws and strengths. Meggie is a relatable protagonist, struggling to understand the secrets her father has kept from her and trying to navigate the dangerous world of Inkheart. Mo is a fascinating character, haunted by his past and grappling with the consequences of his actions.

What I love most about this book is its vivid descriptions of the settings and characters. The world-building is rich and immersive, with detailed descriptions of the magical elements that bring the story to life. The writing style is engaging and lyrical, making it a pleasure to read.

The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged and eager to turn the page. The themes of family, love, and sacrifice are explored in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way, adding depth and complexity to the story.

Overall, I highly recommend Inkheart to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written fantasy novel. It is a must-read for fans of the genre, and will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

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Johann Mitchell
One of my Favorite Books!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014
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I know this is intended as a children's book, but it's one where the intended reader is not talked down to. It's not just for children, but for adults, too. If you want a book to read to your kid that won't bore you, this and the sequels are great for that!

The premise of the book is that it's possible for someone who reads really well, and who reads aloud extremely well to read out loud SO well that the story they're reading not only feels like it comes alive, but that the story and the whole universe actually DOES come alive, and the universe in the book touches this one, and the characters in the book can move into our universe, and people from here can move into the books.

In the story, Mo is one of these excellent readers, and one night, while reading an adventure story to his wife and baby daughter, he accidently brings some characters out of the book. Only later does he realize that his wife has disappeared!

Even worse, adventure stories may be exciting to read about, but would be very unpleasant to live through, and the characters he lets into this universe are not all ones you'd like to be friends with.

The story is told from the viewpoint of the baby, about 11 years after her mom's disappearance, and develops into a fantastical adventure story of her own, along with Mo, her aunt, and some friends.

Cornelia Funke writes a story that comes alive and seems to dance off the pages of the book and into your heart.

Don't miss Inkspell and Inkdeath, too!

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allifam
Good Book, Missing Pages
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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The story and writing are excellent. Cornelia Funke never disappoints. It definitely has some intense scenes and themes, and the villain is quite creepy and cold so sensitive kids might need to hold off on this book for a while. My 12 year old would be okay but I think it might be a bit much for my sensitive 10 year old. However, we’ve had this book for a few months and I’m just now getting around to reading for pleasure because I’m sick and I got this far only to realize 33 pages are missing. Egads! How does that even happen? Amazon helped to make it right I just wanted to review so anyone ordering can be on the lookout to make sure their copy is whole before their return window closes like mine did. Silly me, not thinking to make sure all pages were accounted for when I received the book. ><

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allifam

Good Book, Missing Pages
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
The story and writing are excellent. Cornelia Funke never disappoints. It definitely has some intense scenes and themes, and the villain is quite creepy and cold so sensitive kids might need to hold off on this book for a while. My 12 year old would be okay but I think it might be a bit much for my sensitive 10 year old. However, we’ve had this book for a few months and I’m just now getting around to reading for pleasure because I’m sick and I got this far only to realize 33 pages are missing. Egads! How does that even happen? Amazon helped to make it right I just wanted to review so anyone ordering can be on the lookout to make sure their copy is whole before their return window closes like mine did. Silly me, not thinking to make sure all pages were accounted for when I received the book. ><

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Melissa Henstra
Staggeringly Imaginative
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2007
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There are a few things that one needs to know before choosing this book.

This is the begining of a extremely ambitious and intricately detailed trilogy, meaning this is not a casual light read or a short one. This is not a book to read quickly, a certain investment of time is required of the reader. Not only beause of the page count, but also because of the sheer volume of information those pages contain. There is a great deal of exposition, atmospheric discription, back story and emotional reactions, which throws the pacing off in a lot of places. But it's very much worth hanging in there, as long as the reader keeps in mind what a huge job this novel has. It sets the frame work for a story that is dizzyingly vast and complicated. I admit to putting Inkheart down a couple of times, mostly beause I couldn't keep track of what was happening and needed time to reorder my brain. It never took long to pick back it back up though. The seoond half moves much smoother, and the pay off is huge. The conclusion sets up book two Inkspell beautifully. It made me glad I got both books at once cause I needed to know what happend next. if ypu like Epic story telling then this is an amazing work, it speaks to the heart of those with a passion for the fantasy genre, and echoes the feelings of those who find true joy in reading.

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Kelsey Cotton
Read as a child, brought back good memories and still stands up
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
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I first read Inkheart when I was about eleven years old, reading it again 20 years later was so refreshing. I cannot wait to re-read the other books to build up to Funke’s new release.

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Maggie Caldwell
Love this book and updated cover!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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Love, Love, Love, this book! I also really like the updated cover! Will be more engaging for my students.

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Sandra
great quality, quick shipping!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2024
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great quality, quick shipping!

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Tace D
A fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2024
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A fantastic read for kids and adults alike. A fantasy adventure across multiple worlds, and a book within a book. It's easy to see why this is such a well loved story. Truly magical.

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Manuela
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Reviewed in Germany on November 23, 2024
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Bin immer wieder begeistert von dem Buch, eine wunderschöne Geschichte.

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Aelis
Love it
Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 12, 2024
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The story sucks you in. It kept surprising me, I'm normally very good at predicting how a story is going to go but this one had turns I didn't see coming. Story keeps moving, no boring things.
Recommend to anyone. Enjoyed it a lot.
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Nusha
Good for 11-14 yr age group
Reviewed in India on March 19, 2024
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Personally I think it's a series anyone would enjoy. It's my favourite fantasy book. The concept is new and the writing is amazing too. Absolutely recommend it to everyone.

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