105 pages • 3 hours read
Cornelia FunkeInkheart
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, twelve-year-old Meggie Folchart and her father, Mo, a bookbinder, are pursued by the sinister Capricorn after being visited by the mysterious Dustfinger. Fleeing to Meggie's great-aunt Elinor's estate, they discover Mo's ability to bring book characters to life when read aloud, leading to a dangerous quest to thwart Capricorn's nefarious plans and rescue Meggie's mother, Resa.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Cornelia Funke's Inkheart offers a captivating tale that delights readers with its imaginative world and charming characters. The prose is vivid and engaging, appealing to both young readers and adults. However, some critics note the pacing can be slow at times, and certain plot twists may seem predictable. Overall, it remains an enchanting read for fantasy lovers.
Who Should Read Inkheart?
A reader who relishes Inkheart by Cornelia Funke likely enjoys richly woven fantasy tales with intricate worlds and compelling characters. Fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series or J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit will find Inkheart's blend of adventure and magic captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
780LBook Details
Fantasy
Magical Realism
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman