- Book Synopsis
- A gorgeous edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical, thrilling and mesmerising. WATCH THE MOVIE ON NETFLIX NOW 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle 'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times 'A breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' The Independent Meggie loves stories, but her father, Mo, hasn't read to her since her mother disappeared. When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret - when he reads aloud, words come alive, and dangerous characters step out of the pages. Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only read about in books, but this one will change her life for ever ... A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and the imagination they inspire. Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord. Also a major feature film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! Currently streaming on Netflix! The adventure continues in Inkspell, Inkdeath and a brand new adventure set in the Inkworld, The Colour of Revenge!
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781912626847
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Chicken House, (02 April 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 544
- Weight
- 390 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 202 x 151 x 38 mm
- Categories:
- Mythical and legendary beings, monsters and creatures Spells and alchemy Intergenerational relationships Interior Life Coming of Age Picture Books Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Crime and Thriller Fiction Children and Teenage: Fantasy Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: TV and Film Children and Teenage: History and the past Children and Teenage: Work, politics and society Children and Teenage: Places and peoples Children and Teenage: Mysteries and the unexplained Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: Families and family members Children and Teenage: New Experiences and Growing Up Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups) Children and Teenage: Self-awareness and self-esteem Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics