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About the story |
Meggie's family is obsessed with books. They can never own enough or read enough of them. However, something mysterious, extraordinary and scary happens when they read the books aloud. |
My opinion |
This is a fantastic story of mysterious happenings inside and outside the pages of a book. I would tell a friend to read this, but beware of reading it aloud. |
Book Title |
Inkheart |
Author |
Cornelia Funke |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Copyright Date |
2005 |
http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/0439554004.asp
About the story |
Meggie becomes obsessed with the Inkworld described to her by her mother. Meggie and her parents all end up in the Inkheart story. How will the characters in the story affect their lives? Will they be stuck there forever? |
My opinion |
Wow, be careful what you wish for! If you have ever wondered what happens inside the pages of a book, you'll like this book. I would tell a friend to read this book. |
Book Title |
Inkspell |
Author |
Cornelia Funke |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Copyright Date |
2007 |
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About the story |
Has Orpheus taken control of Fenoglio's story, or has the story taken on a life of it's own? Who will triumph in the end, the Bluejay, the Adderhead or Mo? |
My opinion |
The story starts out slowly, but don't give up on it, it gets better at the end! I would tell a friend to read this book. |
Book Title |
Inkdeath |
Author |
Cornelia Funke |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Copyright Date |
2008 |
http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/0439404371.asp
About the story |
Orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo run away to France where they meet a boy who calls himself The Thief Lord. Things become interesting when the Thief Lords 'gang' discover his secret. |
My opinion |
A very intriguing look into the streets of Venice and the lengths a couple of young foreigners will go to to hide from an unkind aunt and uncle. I would recommend this book to a friend. |
Book Title |
The Thief Lord |
Author |
Cornelia Funke |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
The Chicken House |
Copyright Date |
2002 |
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809787394/info
About the movie |
Meggie learns about her father's special gift, and why her mother disappeared, from a stranger who approaches her father at a book shop in Germany. They travel to Italy trying to escape the villains who want to use her father's gift for their own purposes. |
My opinion |
The movie is funny and the scenery is beautiful. It doesn't follow the book exactly, but the story is well done. I would tell a friend to see this movie. |
Movie Title |
Inkheart |
Distributor |
Warner Brothers Pictures Distribution |
Rating |
 |
Released |
2009 |
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About the movie |
Prospero and Bo meet the Thief Lord after running away to Venice. The Thief Lord and his 'gang' become involved in an intriguing job to steal a large wooded angel wing. |
My opinion |
The movie is a very close portrayal of the book. I would tell my friends to watch this movie. |
Movie Title |
The Thief Lord |
Distributor |
Warner Brothers Pictures International |
Rating |
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Released |
2006 |