A review by madelinefmcguire
Inkling by Kenneth Oppel

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.