Inkheart

Series: Ink Trilogy (Book #1)

by Cornelia Funke

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Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a book-binder. But her father has a deep secret — he posseses an extraordinary magical power. One day a mysterious stranger arrives who seems linked to her father's past. Who is this sinister character and what does he want?

Suddenly Meggie is involved in a breathless game of escape and intrigue as her father's life is put in danger. Will she be able to save him in time?

Ages: 11, 12, 9, 10
Interest Level: Grades 4 - 7
Grade Level Equivalent: 4.9
Lexile Measure: 780L
DRA: 40
Guided Reading: R
Publisher: Chicken House
Book Type: Chapter Book
Number of Pages: 544
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction and Fantasy

About the Author

Cornelia Funke She has written over 40 books, including the bestsellers The Thief Lord, Inkheart, Inkspell, and Dragon Rider, the Ghosthunter series, When Santa Fell to Earth, and several popular picture books.