bookslesstravelled's review against another edition
5.0
*I received an ARC from the publisher for the official blog tour. This does not affect my review.*
I read this, and at first I wans't sure what to think. The idea sounded interesting, though the author was new to me, and I hadn't heard much about him or this book. Now I'll admit, I kind of wish I had read the print copy instead since I seem to have missed out on the illustrations, since I ended up reading the digital ARC instead (O.O) I'll have to fix that soon, hopefully. Anyway, I ended up loving this book! While it would get 4/5 stars from me, I really enjoyed how the story was written, and the characters were all well written and fun to read about! I loved Inkling! (I really want there to be a sequel!)
I read this, and at first I wans't sure what to think. The idea sounded interesting, though the author was new to me, and I hadn't heard much about him or this book. Now I'll admit, I kind of wish I had read the print copy instead since I seem to have missed out on the illustrations, since I ended up reading the digital ARC instead (O.O) I'll have to fix that soon, hopefully. Anyway, I ended up loving this book! While it would get 4/5 stars from me, I really enjoyed how the story was written, and the characters were all well written and fun to read about! I loved Inkling! (I really want there to be a sequel!)
amarasanti's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a clever and creative book. Plus I loved the illustrations as well. The story is about an ink blot that comes to life to help a father and his two children after the loss of their mother. It's a bit sad but very touching and you will love Inkling. I definitely recommend this one!
sandy23's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ben_salad's review against another edition
4.0
Fun! Almost makes me forgive ol Kenny for killing Bruce off so abruptly in airborn
mimireads320's review against another edition
4.0
Such a different storyline but so delicious for kids. I would suggest this for 4th-6th grade.
ashleyaewert's review against another edition
4.0
Ethan finds himself in a bit of a pickle as he is expected to draw for his class graphic novel project. His friends think he must be a great artist because his dads comics have been published. At just the right time comes the help of ‘Inkling’ an ink blot that Ethan finds friendship in and helps to bring his family together after the death of their mom.
The comics within the pages really help the story to come alive!
The comics within the pages really help the story to come alive!
readmoreyall's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure how this one ended up on SSYRA. Cute but not a stand out for me.
jeanettesonya's review against another edition
4.0
A fun book with some heavy issues to grapple with on the side. The ending made me cry, but it's definitely a hopeful sort of ending, that things are going to be better.
Some themes to watch for: father-son broken relationships, motherlessness, loss, grief, creativity, intellectual property, disability, friendship. Oppel managed to put a lot in this story.
Some themes to watch for: father-son broken relationships, motherlessness, loss, grief, creativity, intellectual property, disability, friendship. Oppel managed to put a lot in this story.
madelinefmcguire's review against another edition
3.0
From the pages of Ethan’s Dad’s sketch book one night an ink blot comes to life. The next morning Ethan finds Inkling, and after a bit of a scare, Inkling begins to show Ethan what they can do which is a lot. They can draw and illustrated and form into different shapes off the page. Inklings skills are perfect for the help Ethan needs. Because of his dad’s talent as a graphic novelist everyone has assumed that Ethan can draw even though he can’t and Ethan was assigned to do the drawings for the graphic novel group project in his class. Now with Inkling he finally can! But Ethan’s not the only one in his house who needs help. His dad is mentally stuck on his graphic novel idea and his little sister desperately wants a puppy with his magical talent Inkling is able to help them all out. But when Inkling is stolen Ethan and his Dad have to figure out how to manage without him and get him back.
I can see the appeal of the book and I think the concept is very well done. But it also just had this sad vibe that made it hard for me to read. I think this is a great recommendation for someone who normally reads (or just really likes) graphic novels as there is a large focus on them in the story.
I can see the appeal of the book and I think the concept is very well done. But it also just had this sad vibe that made it hard for me to read. I think this is a great recommendation for someone who normally reads (or just really likes) graphic novels as there is a large focus on them in the story.