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Synopsis
Dustfinger has found a Silvertoung named Orpheus to read him back to Inkworld but after he is read in Farid finds out Basta and Mortola are against it. Farid has Meggie read him and herself into Inkheart to warn Dustfinger. But Mortola and Basa have Mortimer and Resa captive. They have the Orpheus read them all into Inkheart but when Mortola realizes Capricorn is really dead she shoots Mo and badly injured him. The Adderhead capture Mo and Resa and take them to the dungeon. Its up to Meggie, Dustfinger,Farid and Fenoglio to save them before there execution.
Is Tintenblut appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle-grade fantasy sequel contains moderate peril including characters being shot, captured, and facing execution, but violence is not graphic. Strong themes of loyalty, family bonds, and literary magic make this appropriate for confident middle-grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love books about books will be thrilled by this adventure where characters literally jump into a fantasy story to save their family from evil villains.