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Give this one an extra star if your child is a pre-teen and loves fantasy. The basic story involves 12-year old Meggie who lives with her father, Mo. Meggie's mother apparently ran off when Meggie was very little. The appearance of the odd Dustfinger results in a cross country journey to Meggie's great-Aunt Elinor and ultimately into the domain of the evil Capricorn and his band of Black Jackets (including the knife-wielding Basta and the thuggish Flatnose). All of this results from Mo's (known to the inhabitants of Inkheart as "Silvertongue) ability to read characters out of books. This is apparently how some of the inhabitants of the book "Inheart" came into our world and how, as we ultimately learn, Meggie's mother disappeared. Capricorn wishes to use Mo to bring useful characters and treasure out of books. The rest is a series of chases, imprisonments and a clever ending leaving room for the sequel contained in Inkspell. As an adult, while clever and well-written, the book struck me as a more juvenile form of Tolkien or JK Rowling. The fantastic elements and plot are more juvenile and less sophisticated than the intricate plots and twists of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Harry Potter series. Nevertheless, a good read and one which I think most pre-teens would like.Read full review
A gifted reader, and healer of precious and rare books, Moe has the ability to read people into and out of stories. This gift, that becomes a curse, keeps him from ever reading aloud, especially to his daughter Meggie, for fear of what might happen. What Meggie doesn't know is that years before Moe unwittingly read some very ugly, violent men out of a book called Inkheart. Now he is on the run from these characters who want to use Moe's gift for their own devices. A task that is neither easy or predictable. Another kinder, gentler character Dustfinger helps Moe to escape, but he has his own motives for he wants to be read back into Inkheart. So begins the story. Who among us hasn't at one time or another wanted to become part of a much loved story? Be careful what you wish for...
Wow, what a thrill ride! I am exhausted. The author has put all the elements of a good children's fantasy series together, combined with moderate peril, and throughout added a love of books. Very clever, being that the kids are learning a good message: That words are very powerful. A thick book to get through, but well worth the read! Recommended for ages 12+. 5 stars*****
Was a great deal! Book was as described
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I liked the inside cover discription and bought the second book in the series. When I decided that I liked it, I thought I should go back and get the first one before I went any further... I am glad I did. It is a cross between Harry Potter, Narnia and Bridge to Terabithia. Clever, creative and full of wonderful characters. I can't wait for my kids to get old enough to read it for themselves.
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