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Inkling

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Inkling by Kenneth Oppel tells the story of a magical ink blot that comes to life and befriends a young boy named Ethan. As Ethan navigates challenges at school and struggles at home, the ink blot, named Inkling, helps him find inspiration and creativity. The story explores themes of friendship, creativity, and self-discovery with both heart and humour.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you delight in imaginative and heartfelt stories featuring unexpected friendships. The tale beautifully explores themes of family, creativity, and self-discovery through the adventures of a curious ink blob that comes to life, providing both laughs and poignant moments for young readers. Its unique blend of humour and emotion will captivate children who love a mix of fantasy and realism.

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Mishaps and madness ensue when magical drawing ink comes to life in the Rylance home and 11-year-old Ethan tries to prove he's just as talented as his famous father.

A moving but light-hearted story about grief, family, and a sixth-grade rivalry. When Ethan’s class is given the task of creating a graphic novel and magical ink jumps out of his father’s sketchbook, a strange series of events is set into motion.

To his younger sister, Inkling is Lucy, her beloved dog; to his father, Inkling is a second chance at a dwindling career and a chance to solve his family’s money worries. Friends and enemies alike try to use Inkling to ace tests and create bestselling comic books, but to Ethan, Inkling is his friend – and he must do everything in his power to save him.

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Kenneth Oppel's Inkling has been praised for its imagination and charm. Young readers are likely to find the story engaging and enjoyable. Reviewers highlight its pace and humour, noting that while it stretches believability, it remains captivating and highly recommended.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406380583

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Kenneth Oppel is the New York Times bestselling author of over two dozen children's books, including Airborn, Every Living Thing, The Boundless and The Nest, which was illustrated by Jon Klassen. He is the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award, the Canadian Governor General's Award for Children's Literature and The Times Children's Novel of the Year. Inkling is his most recent novel. Kenneth lives with his wife and children in Toronto, Canada.

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