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Inkheart (Paperback)

by Cornelia Funke (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Chicken House; New edition edition (7 Jun 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904442218
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904442219
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #39 in  Books > Children's Books > Fiction > Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Some books are destined to be lifelong treasured possessions. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, the bestselling German author of The Thief Lord, could easily lay claim to being such a book. It is a meaty, magical adventure that oozes a passion for books and the awesome power of words on a page, written by an author who clearly adores stories. Every chapter is introduced by tempting quotations from classic novels that whet your appetite for more and help underline the terrific heritage of children's literature that Inkheart is added to.

Meggie is the daughter of a revered bookbinder called Mo whose peaceful existence is one night shattered by the arrival of Dustfinger--a shadowy man with a mysterious link to Mo's past. Mo and Meggie are soon on the move, running from something that threatens everything they hold dear. But the past inevitably catches up with them and Mo is forced to reveal to his daughter for the first time his terrible secret. He has the ability, or curse, to breathe life into any story he reads and make the characters come alive. Just such a character, the sinister Capricorn, is after Mo to ensure that he stays alive and is never returned to the pages from which he was sprung. And, of course, he'll stop at nothing to guarantee success.

Inkheart is a treat and echoes of its many colourful characters, nail-biting drama and unrelenting invention will stay with the reader for a long time. It's also a novel for people who really love books. (Recommended for ages 10 and over.) --John McLay --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Meggie loves books. So does her father, Mo, a bookbinder, although he has never read aloud to her since her mother mysteriously disappeared. They live quietly until the night a stranger knocks at their door. He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal an extraordinary secret - a storytelling secret that will change their lives for ever.


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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and sinister but enjoyable, 6 May 2008
Inkheart isn't aimed at adults but it was entertaining enough to keep this adult reading to the end.

The cover of the book makes it appear like a light, fantasy story filled with fairies and nice things......but nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, there are a few fairies but only enough to fill a sentance or 3, the rest of the book is given over to dark, sinister types with murderous intent.

The concept is a fascinating one. The ability to read characters and things out of the pages of a book. As great as that sounds, the reality of it is more of a curse than a gift as the lead characters find out, and you're left wondering right up to the end how they can put things to right.

I'm looking forward to reading the next installment 'Inkspell', to find out what happens next.

If this book has any flaws, it's perhaps that at times the pace stalls and is slow to pick up again, and I feel the villians seem to be a bit too one dimensional. Pain, suffering, misery and fear are all there is to them but perhaps since they're a 'baddie' in a storybook, that's all they need ???

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inkheart, 9 Dec 2006
By FrankIero'sLover (Edinburgh,Scotland) - See all my reviews
I absolutely loved inkheart! The characters are amazing, the setting is amazing and the plot is amazing!I can't belive I didn't pick it up sooner!You must read this!Get to it any way you can!And don't forget to get a good looking bookmark.It adds that extra finish.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I have Ever read., 30 Jan 2006
By Rhiannon (Walsall, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Inkheart (Hardcover)
This book is an amazing read.The story takes you into another world , where you feel totally involved in every aspect.I felt as though i had known the characters all my life, and that as i was reading they were literally standing by my side, so vivid were the descriptions.
I particularly loved the mysteries throughout the story and how these were maintained throughout- sheer genius at the art of gripping the reader.My fav character is Dustfinger.
Once you start this book, make sure you have plenty of free time..you wont be able to stop reading till the end.
I cant recommend it highly enough, brilliant, wonderful, fantastic...a classic of childrens literature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent fantasy adventure
What a fantastic childrens book - read it before watching the film! Children of all ages (meaning adults too) will fall into the story and not want it to end. Read more
Published 5 days ago by A. T. Marshall

2.0 out of 5 stars Cornelia Flunked
I was attracted by the cover as I'm sure I'm not in the age group this is aimed at, but I like to lose myself in a fantasy novel now and again. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Soo Broo

3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to love it... : (
As the first part of a trilogy I really wanted to like this book, thinking, 'three whole books of reading pleasure - hooray! Read more
Published 24 days ago by Not Pepys

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't finish it
It isn't very often that I don't finish a book but I did not finish this. I didn't enjoy it at all and I recommend that you buy something else that will be value for money e. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Olivia C

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for book lovers
This is a great book about books and the lives inside them. Mo has a talent for bringing to life the characters in books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jo

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripped from start to finish
I was gripped by this novel from start to finish, in a way that no other children's novel has done since "The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips". Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vixta

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing.
It took me 12 days to finish this book. Not like me at all.

I liked the storyline. I love the fact that it is a book about books, and that is what initially made me... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kirsty B

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, couldn't put it down!
I have just finished reading this first in the trilogy and have already started the second. I really couldn't put it down and found myself clock watching when I was at work so I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A User

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining modern fairy story
I bought this a while ago for someone else and finally got around to reading it myself last week. It kept me entertained over my lunchbreak and I liked many of the ideas in it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hamstead

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart stopping, Breath taking, Mind Boggling and overall miraculous...
Inkheart - a terrific American novel. Dare you read this book aloud? This amazing fantasy book is about a young girl called Meggie who's life is about to be turned inside out and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Jones

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