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by Cornelia Funke (Author), Anthea Bell (Translator)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 656 pages
  • Publisher: Chicken House; Reprint edition (April 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0439554012
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439554015
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.2 x 4.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 474,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Just a few chapters into Inkspell, Mo (a.k.a. "Silvertongue") sagely says to his daughter, "Stories never really end, Meggie, even if the books like to pretend they do. Stories always go on. They don't end on the last page, any more than they begin on the first page." A fitting meta-observation for this, the unplanned second installment in Cornelia Funke's beloved now-trilogy.

Of course, it's that sort of earnest, almost gushing veneration of books and book-loving that made the absorbing suspense-fantasy Inkheart so wonderful in the first place, with that lit-affection getting woven integrally into the plot (Inkheart being both Funke's first book in the series, and the fictitious book within that book, authored by the frustrated Fenoglio, now trapped within the book, er, within the book. Fenoglio, perhaps not surprisingly, self-referentially wishes in Inkspell that he had written a sequel to Inkheart.) Inkspell should serve as a special treat for fans of the first book, as characters from Inkheart who have found themselves in the "real world" (if there is such a thing) find themselves read back into their own mythic, word-spun world--along with some of our favorite "real-world" characters. As with the previous book, Funke's greatest accomplishment here is telling such a rich and involving (and fun!) story, while still managing sweet, subtle commentary on the nature of words and meaning. Expect a tantalizing finale, too--as Funke says, "No reader will forgive me the ending, though, without a part three." (Ages 8 and up) --Paul Hughes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad I read it......, 14 Jul 2008
This review is from: Inkspell (Inkheart Trilogy) (Paperback)
I did dither over whether or not to read Inkspell as I found Inkheart a little slow in places but decided to go for it as I can't leave a trilogy hanging......

I'm glad I did, because it's worth the read. As interesting a concept as Inkheart was (reading characters 'out' of books), Inkspell held my attention and imagination better, perhaps because it's more interesting to see what goes on when you read yourself 'into' an imaginary world?

I don't know if it's intentional, but this book seemed to follow the same formula as the first, as far as 'pace' goes. The first third of the book had me turning pages to see what surprises the new world held....the middle third seemed to drop a gear and meander along until it reached the third and final section where the action picked up again. The story is still worth the time spent to read it, but that slow middle bit just knocks a star off for me.

I find myself not liking some characters that I liked in the first book(Fenoglio) and situations (for some reason Farid and Meggie really jar with me as a couple. I don't know why, but they just do), but to even things out though, I found I really missed Elinor (whom I didn't have a lot of time for in the last one) and I'm hoping she gets to join them in part 3..... Swings and roundabouts.

I'm looking forward to the final part, due out towards the end of the year, and recommend reading them in order to anyone starting out as they do follow on from one another.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the best book, 18 Mar 2006
This review is from: Inkspell (Inkheart) (Hardcover)
i have read inkheart and thought it was the BEST book i have ever read so when i heard that there was another book i though i must have that book. the thing that makes it so good is that it sucks you in if mo is sad you are sad f meggie is happy , you are happy if dustfinger crys u cry. Truly fantastic! It is a brilliant book and a MUST read. You wish the book will never end but like mo says " the last page of a book is not the end , as the first page is never really the begining" Cornelia Fuke you are a truly magnificant writer and i praise you highly.
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4.0 out of 5 stars couldnt put it down!!!, 19 Feb 2006
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after reading inkheart i thought there was no way it could be topped. then when i finished the secound book (inkspell)i realised i was wrong. inkspell is excellent!!! meggie and her family are in the book (inkheart) and have to deal with some serious problems. what if a loved one dies? what will happen to meggie and her family? will they survive in such an unfamiliar world?? read the book to find out!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book
This is the second book in a Trilogy, Inkheart is the first. This is a brilliant series. Very enjoyable, you really want to know what happens to the characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Vanessa Shaw

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Want to read it again!!!
Inkspell is very exciting. It is all about Dustfinger returning to his own world. Maggie tries to make it into the ink world with Farid. Recommended for 9 and over.
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5.0 out of 5 stars inkspell
this is a truly amazing book no 2 in a series of 3 it keeps you engrossed in the world of fenoglios book with fairies and water nymphs twists and turns at every chapter. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Morris

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Inkheart
I have to admit I found Inkheart tedious. Having got Inkspell for my daughter I was pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 16 months ago by lyra

4.0 out of 5 stars number 3 ?
what is the new one called?
and when will it be released? (if not already)
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. C. Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! Absolute genius!
I thought that inkheart was absolutely wonderful and I hoped that the next installment in the Inkheart Trilogy would live up to its standards! And it did! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cailin Mae Phoenix

2.0 out of 5 stars What a Disappointment
After reading Inkheart, i was expecting this to be as good. Unfortunately, although the plot was quite good and the characters were well developed, it was very dragged out and... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by F. Edgar

5.0 out of 5 stars Great second book of the series

In her second book, Funke makes the story more complex than it was in Inkheart. The characters also grow in depth. Inkspel is at least as interesting as Inkheart was. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2006 by wooo

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful - six stars!
An absolutely MUST for book lovers. We would not recommend it, however, for anybody under 11 unless they are quite mature. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by snakelock

5.0 out of 5 stars inkspell-amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing
this book is amazing. Cornelia funke writes great storys!!!!!!!!!!!
when you read the book its as if the characters are there with you. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2006 by amy

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