Inkheart

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Introducing Inkheart

In the story of Inkheart, there is a story within a story: Mo originally brought four of Inkheart's characters to life while reading aloud from a novel which is also called Inkheart - Basta, Capricorn, Dustfinger, and Dustfinger's pet marten, Gwin. Dustfinger, a fire eater, desperately wants to return to the world of the fictional novel; Capricorn, the villain of both the "real" and "imaginary" stories, wants Mo (and later, Meggie, who shares her father's unusual gift) to summon an evil monster forged from the ashes of the murdered known as the Shadow, from the fictional novel; and Basta is Capricorn's right-hand man who loves his knife.

Inkheart 

Inkheart

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Inkheart: My review 

I stumbled across this story in my quest to find good books for my 10-year-old friends to read. One of my favorite genres is fantasy, so that's where I started exploring, and Inkheart intrigued me because the main character is a girl - a rarity in fantasy.

Inkheart bridges a divide between reality and fantasy in that it's set in our own world, but fantasy has crossed over into it. Meggie, Mo and even Dustfinger are characters we feel drawn to, and Meggie handles the multiple dangers well. Like many a young teen, though, she often acts with single-minded impulsiveness that can be more harmful than helpful since she rarely has all the facts.

The main premise of Inkheart - that Mo can read characters into and out of books - is a tantalizing one for any avid reader. And a great discussion starting point. Which character would you want to read out of a book so you could meet them? Which book would you want to be read into?

"Characters from books literally leap off the page in this engrossing fantasy. School Library Journal"

Inkheart: Your turn 

So Mo can read characters into and out of books. If you (or someone you knew) had that power, how would you use it? What character would you want to read out of a book? What book would you want to be read into? Tell us below!

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Mitsu says:

i would read percy jackson, all the male cullen's, jacob black, eragon, murtagh, dustfinger, farid, and loads more! lol

Mikayla says:

i would read out stargirl or edward cullen......lol

Elise Hill says:

I would SO read out Gwin, DustFinger's pet!!!! He is SO SO SO SO cute!!! Seriously he is my favourite character from ANY MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN BEFORE!!!!!! : D

Lea says:

Farid so he could teach me how to play with fire

mikaela baughn says:

This book is awesome it is my faviorte book mever hope u make more books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would want to be read into ...

gems... says:

i would be read into the eragon cycle so i could be the hero.... sounds lame does it? Twilight, Harry Potter, the Changeling trilligy and so many others that if i listed them id bore you to death... lol

Mitsu says:

i would want to be read into alegasia and join the elves lol
or inkworld so i could join dustfinger and mo
or the percy jackson books so i could live on half blood hill

elizabeth says:

i would be read into inkworld or into the id tell you i love but then id have to kill you series.

inkme439471 says:

I would be read into the Inkworld!!
from inkspell and inkdeath it sounds
so much fun!!!! : )))

Heleipunaheleoaliiokelagi says:

I LOVE TWILIGHT MORE!!!!

 
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Inkspell: For after you read Inkheart 

Inkspell (Inkheart)

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Continue the adventure with Meggie, Mo, Dustfinger and Farid as the story within the story becomes the story.

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Inkheart: Who was your favorite character? 

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Inkdeath 

Inkdeath (Inkheart)

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The Adderhead--his immortality bound in a book by Meggie's father, Mo--has ordered his henchmen to plunder the villages. The peasants' only defense is a band of outlaws led by the Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double, whose identity he has reluctantly adopted. But the Book of Immortality is unraveling, and the Adderhead again fears the White Women of Death. To bring the renegade Bluejay back to repair the book, the Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, dooming them to slavery in his silver mines unless Mo surrends. First Dustfinger, now Mo: Can anyone save this cursed story?

What Did You Think of Inkdeath? 

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Inkheart: Websites for Cornelia Funke and Inkheart 

The Official Cornelia Funke Website
Multimedia,news, links and more. Includes a special sub-site for kids and links and info for teachers.
The World of Cornelia Funke
Great source of news on all of Cornelia Funke's works.
Inkweb
Fan site with forums, character index and more.
Inkheart
Official movie website

Inkheart: Give it your blessing or bashing 

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Cornelia Funke on writing Inkheart:

I have dreamed for a long time of writing a story in which characters from a book come into our world. Which book addict doesn't know the feeling that the characters in a book can seem more real than the people around us? And there is of course a simple reason for that. For which real person would permit us to look into their hearts as deeply as a storyteller permits us to look into his characters?

Cornelia Funke on Wikipedia 

Cornelia Caroline Funke (IPA: /'f??k?/) (FOON-ka ) was born on December 10, 1958, in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia. She is a multiple award-winning German author of children's fiction. Funke is best known for her Inkworld trilogy, with the English translation of the third book, Inkdeath, released on October 6, 2008.

Many of her books have now been translated into English. Her work fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Funke has sold over 10 million copies of her books worldwide.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2008339315_corneliafunke03.html

Inkheart: Interview with Cornelia Funke 

Cornelia Funke discusses how she became a writer, getting her books translated into English and where she gets her inspiration.

Cornelia Funke's Princess in Shining Armor (Igraine the Brave)

International bestselling INKHEART author Cornelia Funke presents IGRAINE THE BRAVE, a magical tale about a princess longs to be a knight, a wizard family, a gentle giant, a sad soldier, and a dastard with a plan to storm her castle.

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Inkheart: What's the buzz? 

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Inkheart: The Movie 

There's a trend in Hollywood these days to turn great children's fantasy books into movies (call it the Harry Potter syndrome). Inkheart is the latest to get that treatment and fans are ready! The cast includes Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren, and the buzz is hot!!

Inkheart Original Double-sided Movie Theatre Poster 

Inkheart (2009), Original Double-sided Movie Theatre Poster, 27x40, Brendan Fraser

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* 27x40 inches
* Original Movie Poster

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Inkheart: The Video Game 

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* High-quality, beautiful graphics on your Nintendo DS
* Fantastic world of Inkheart lovingly detailed
* Exciting games and puzzles

Release Date: 01/20/2009

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