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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 against another edition
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
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!
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.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
A story about friendship and family, about doing the right thing and... about writer’s block!
This is a book that I didn’t know much about when I started and I was really happy with how much I loved it. It seems strange - an ink blot comes off a page and ends up helping to heal a family that is hurting. But the human characteristics Inkling has and its ability to help with what each person needs makes it endearing.
Looking forward to sharing it with young readers to see what their thoughts are.
This is a book that I didn’t know much about when I started and I was really happy with how much I loved it. It seems strange - an ink blot comes off a page and ends up helping to heal a family that is hurting. But the human characteristics Inkling has and its ability to help with what each person needs makes it endearing.
Looking forward to sharing it with young readers to see what their thoughts are.
alissabar's review against another edition
3.0
Kenneth Oppel is very creative! To have an ink blob come to life and take on a life of its own was fun to read. This is a book that also deals with grief after a loss of a loved one.