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Oppel, Kenneth

Inkling

260 pp. | Knopf | November, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5247-7281-9 $17.99 | Library ISBN 978-1-5247-7282-6 $20.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5247-7283-3
(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Sydney Smith. Sixth grader Ethan--the son of a famous artist--unfortunately can't draw. But then a sentient blot of ink escapes from his father's inkwell, slowly gains communicative abilities, and aids his drawing. This intriguing illustrated fantasy and unusual friendship story goes off the rails when "Inkling" disappears, having been kidnapped by his father's publisher's daughter. Still, it's a highly original concept and an entertaining page-turner.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

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