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Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
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Inkspell (original 2005; edition 2005)

by Cornelia Funke

Series: Inkworld (2)

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Now thirteen, Meggie "reads" herself into Inkworld, where she, her family, and the characters in the book face chaos and danger as the original creator of the world frantically tries to redirect the story.
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Title:Inkspell
Authors:Cornelia Funke
Info:The Chicken House (2005), Hardcover
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Inkspell by Cornelia Funke (2005)

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  BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |
The characters from Inkheart find themselves in Inkworld. Favorite characters Meggie and Dustfinger are featured prominently throughout the text as new and old enemies make their lives challenging. Story contains plenty of adventure, suspense, magic and romance. The tale wraps up some lose ends while setting up the next installment, Inkdeath. This book could have used another round of editing -- too many commas and oddly formed sentences, especially in the last few chapters. ( )
  MrsBond | Jun 27, 2023 |
I became more involved with Inkspell than I did Inkheart, possibly because in this one we enter Inkworld. Incidentally, from the German translation, the title actually reads Inkblood, which is directly linked to events in the trilogy and the books’ titles (Heart, Blood, Death). The wealth of characters may be perhaps the most absorbing thing about this book. There are many wonderful moments of tension, and I have to say also sadness, and all the characters get a goodly amount of ‘screen time’. I would say this book is better than Inkheart. This also feels much more like a fantasy intended for younger and older readers alike, but that’s where it’s imperfect. It’s a hefty read and I find it hard to pinpoint a right age to read this. It’s going to depend on the individual, their reading skill and love of books, so labelling it YA is only a rough guide. This book would feel overly long for some adults, so teens might well struggle with this. And although Meggie often acts childish (even thoughtless), she sometimes seems older than her 13 years. Perhaps older would have been better as the author somewhat unsuccessfully suggests a romance blossoming here between her and Farid, a relationship I’m not sure I believed. Indeed, the author excels most when tugging at the reader’s heartstrings dealing with the tragic. I believed love elements through the bonds of father and daughter, husband and wife. Believed, but didn’t always feel — these books are action based — whereas Meggie and Farid seem more linked by a shared adventurous spirit rather than actual love; perhaps fitting, considering they’re so young. ( )
  SharonMariaBidwell | Jun 13, 2023 |
The inkheart story continues beyond its end - both ways. Everyone but Eleanor and Darius are read into the Inkworld, and find the story has continued without Fenoglio's words. The characters explore the enchanting world and try to get the story back under control but find the narrative has a mind of its own! This delightful sequel to Inkheart will bring laughter and sadness, and is a great read for the whole family. ( )
  AmericanAlexandria | Aug 30, 2022 |
Didn't like it as much as Inkheart. There are just too many characters to keep track of and the story takes on a totally different track. Hoping the third book in the trilogy is better. ( )
  Jen-Lynn | Aug 1, 2022 |
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Funke, Corneliaprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Auger, Marie-ClaudeTraductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bell, AntheaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bertholet, AbTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fraser, BrendanNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kyrö, MarjaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Maske, UlrichMusiksecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Mountford, Karl J.Cover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Neumann, UteOvers.secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Strecker, RainerSprechersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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If I knew

where poems came from,

I'd go there.

—Michael Langley, Staying Alive
Dedication
To Brendan Fraser, whose voice is the heart of this book. Thanks for inspiration and enchantment. Mo wouldn't have stepped into my writing room without you, and this story would never have been told.

To Rainer Strecker, who is both Silvertongue and Dustfinger. Every word in this book is just waiting for him to read it.

And of course, as almost always, last but for sure not least, for Anna, wonderful Anna, who had this story told to her on many walks, encouraged and advised me, and let me know what was good and what could still be improved. (I very much hope that the story of Meggie and Farid has its fair share of the book now?)
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Now thirteen, Meggie "reads" herself into Inkworld, where she, her family, and the characters in the book face chaos and danger as the original creator of the world frantically tries to redirect the story.

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A year has passed, but not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of Inkheart, the book whose characters came to life. For the fire-eater Dustfinger, the need to return to the tale has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller to read him back, he abandons his apprentice Farid and plunges into the pages. Before long, Farid and Meggie are caught inside the book, too. But the story is much changed - and threatening to end tragically.
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