Inkling
Kenneth Oppel
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 save him.
Reviews
From a famous comic book artist’s sketch book, something emerges, something moves … but only the cat was awake to see. Later in the morning, the boy Ethan finds it. He thinks it’s a tarantula or a rat at first, but he soon learns it’s much, much more. It’s not a tarantula or a rat. It is a sentient ink blob. And his name, is Inkling. I don’t think you should allow your kids under 6 to read this book, as it’s highly emotional at the end.
Ambassador Slide Mittens 05.01.2025
It was exhilarating and I couldn't put it down!
Officer Pixie Hedgehog 20.08.2023
Sad ending but happy story I enjoyed it all
Lord Slide Bottlenose 02.08.2023
It is a fictional book about a splash of ink. It has adventures and causes lots of mischief.
Madam Harmonica Sparrow 19.09.2020
Inkling is also very funny!
Captain Bruno Haystack 16.08.2020
This book was very interesting
Madam Aphrodite Lavalamp 10.08.2020
I loved this book because it’s about an ink blob that can shape into anything and can draw perfectly. It comes from a famous artist’s imagination which I love because I use my imagination a lot. My favourite character is Inkling, the ink blob. Inkling had the courage to go to his greatest fear: The sketchbook. He did this to destroy another ink blob called Blotter who wants to eat him. I definitely would recommend this to someone else.
Mademoiselle Daisy Pudding-Basin 19.07.2020
It was amazing! I loved the way it was written, and the cute but clever inkling. I wish I could draw like him/her!
Director Candyfloss Gooseberry 04.09.2019
Really nice!
Anonymous 01.09.2019
The book was great and Inkling was absolutely brilliant because his amazing at drawing.
Officer Sapphire Shortbread 24.08.2019
