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Inkheart

by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke X
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
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    Oct 2003, 544 pages

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    Jun 2005, 560 pages

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katrina (02/26/06)

Excellent book, excellent plot, excellent characters (especially Basta) 14
I think this was an awesome book, with having so many books mentioned and related to in life within another book. Plus, the plot was superb, curving with suspense and action. It was mesmerizing, hooking me---read it in a day pretty much---but the characters were the best and full of explicit traits that marked them. Dustfinger was cool, I must admit, although I did like Basta the best (he gave the book all its hilarity). I can't wait the read the next one.
BASTA RULES!!!
Abby (01/12/06)

A great book!
This book was great because it had wonderful characters and a detailed plot. You have to read it!
melissa (01/01/06)

AWSOME!!!!!
I got the book Inkheart from my grandmother and couldn't put it down. It is a great book. ihave recentlyread the 2nd book and await the thrid.



<< Some books should be tasted, some should be chewed, but only a few should be thoroughly digested. >>



This book and the second are the ones i can thoroughly digest.
Tina (12/31/05)

OUT OF THIS WORLD
This book is awesome and with an out like Funke it just makes a marvelous story. Has a lot of detail and it is funny and very creative. Good going Funke
c (11/01/05)

awesome
this wuz probably the most interesting book i've ever read! (and i've read a lot) the characters were interesting. i did a book report on it and it wuz so easy because it wuz fun for me. i really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down till i wuz done with it! THIS WUZ REALLY AN AWESOME BOOK!!
conor (10/19/05)

inkheart! inkheart! inkheart!
inkheart is one of the best books i ever read the storyline is amazing and cornella is a outstanding author i cant ait to read the up coming bopok inkspell tye sequlle to inkheart!!!!!!
i <3 inkheart
Molly (aka Inkdreamer), 13 years old (10/16/05)

I LOVE INKHEART
I read Inkheart last spring while on a plane trip back from Arkansas. I had read Thief Lord, so when I saw Inkheart in the airport bookstore, I begged my mom to buy it for me and read it going halfway across the country. I didn't stop until I finished. Let me tell you- Inkheart is, in my opinion, Cornelia Funke's BEST book to date (with Dragon Rider in a close second- kudos to Twigleg!). The plot is compelling and uniquely original, and the characters are wonderfully crafted (especially Dustfinger- ha ha, I'm a big fan of his). I know some people think that the story drags itself out in some places, but I think that it adds to the suspense and makes the story more engrossing. Plus, the longer the story, the more time you'll have to enjoy it, right? I highly reccomend this book to all fantasy lovers. Inkheart is above and beyond any expectations. You will not be disappointed!
Nick (10/12/05)

im 12
Inkheart was undoubtedly the best book i have ever read. Dustfinger was a great character, and capricorn was ,without a doubt, the best villian ever. i also thought basta was a great villain as well. I would also like to say that i am shocked at how many people didnt like the ending! it was worded perfectly and i loved it! i would go on to further details, but i dont want to spoil the book for anyone who has not yet read it. the only thing that saddened me about inkheart was the pain of always thinking about it although i had already finished it and knew the adventure was over...

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