"Books have to be heavy because the whole world's inside them,” according to the internationally acclaimed author of the Inkheart series, Cornelia Funke.
Whatever weight there is to the Inkheart books is well worthwhile — there is a whole rich, chilling, and thrilling world that awaits readers in this series. Plus, with an all-new addition to the series that just arrived on shelves this month, it's a wonderful time for a new generation of readers to familiarize themselves with the books that have long been adored by readers all over the world.
Orginally released in German in Europe, the books were conceived of as a trilogy, including Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath. The last book in the trilogy was released in 2008 in English. Now, Inkworld: The Color of Revenge presents new readers and previous fans with an irresistable reason to return to the series.
Readers will adore that these are books that are all about the magic of books. The series is centered around teen Meggie Folchart and her father Mo, a bookbinder. Their adventures begin when her father reads aloud from a book called Inkheart and an evil ruler escapes its pages and appears in their living room. This read-aloud places Meggie in the middle of a real-life literary adventure. The intrigue ahead in the series remains focused on the power of books, the incredible characters within them, and the art of the read-aloud. Meggie is also the kind of heroine readers can certainly cheer for – someone discovering her own powers and identity.
The follow up to the trilogy, Inkworld: The Color of Revenge, is set five years after the last book ends. Just when Meggie, Mo and the world of Ombra feel safe and settled, a villian returns to seek venegance within Inkworld. The book asks the question whether images or words are more powerful and tells a new story of both friendship and revenge, darkness and light.
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Perfect for readers in grades 4 and up and bibliophiles of all ages, this series is, as a Kirkus Reviews stated, "A true feast for anyone who has ever been lost in a book.”
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