Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of Inkheart, the book whose characters came to life–and changed her life forever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater brought into being from words, the need to return to the original tale has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, Dustfinger leaves behind his young apprentice Farid and plunges into the medieval inkscape once more. Distraught, Farid goes in search of Meggie, and before long both are caught inside the book, too. There they meet Inkheart's author, Fenoglio, now living within his own story. But the tale is much changed, and threatening to evolve in ways none of them would have ever imagined. Will Meggie, Farid, and Fenoglio manage to write the wrongs of a charmed world? Or is their story on the brink of a very bad ending?
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"I liked it a lot, but I found myself getting slightly more irritated with a lot of the main characters - mostly Fengolio, Farid & Meggie. For example, Farid's over the top idol worship of Dustfinger was a little too much for me. I thought the plot was very interesting and it took a lot of unexpected twists and turns, but I think I enjoyed the first book more. I am very curious to see what lies ahead in the final book of the series."
— Becky (4 out of 5 stars)
" This story just comes to life with this narrator! Hope the narrator is just as good in the next book. "
— GirlintheGlades, 12/4/2024" I like this book.. But its not the best one i have read.... It babbles on a little "
— Alaeyahrox, 2/8/2014" couldnt get past the 1st chapter no where near as good as the first one. "
— Maya, 2/7/2014" Another book I just couldn't put down. I was sucked into this book right after reading Ink Heart. You will feel as though you are right there with the characters. It is great! Cornelia Funke is an amazing author. "
— Erica, 2/3/2014" My Favorite of the InkHeart trilogy! "
— Puke, 1/26/2014" Children's Book for all ages. Wow, I liked this even better than Inkheart. Dustfinger is an enthralling anti-hero. "
— puppitypup, 1/21/2014" I found the story interesting, but not gripping. The characters and imagery were not always easy to picture or follow. With that said, when I finished, I found that I was in the middle of a story, with another book in front of me. I went to the library and checked it out (Inkdeath). So I must care enough to see what happens next. "
— Candace, 1/18/2014" BRILLIANT ! left me wanting so much more!! "
— Skye, 1/14/2014" I am still reading this book, and it is very good. "
— Harris, 1/12/2014" This second book is captivating, pulls you right into the story and keeps you wondering what will happen next, very excited to start reading the 3rd and last book in the series. "
— Michelle, 12/19/2013Cornelia Funke is a multiple award–winning German author, best known for writing the Inkworld trilogy as well as The Thief Lord. The Inkworld books, which have won the 2003 Mildred L. Batchelder Award as well as the 2004 and 2006 BookSense Book of the Year Children’s Literature Awards, have gained incredible attention, and Funke has been dubbed the “German J. K. Rowling.” She currently lives in Los Angeles.