The Inkwell Chronicles, 9781399805049
Hardcover
Orphaned kids, magical ink, and villains threaten everything they love.

The Inkwell Chronicles

The Ink of Elspet

$45.59

  • Hardcover

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    9 January 2023

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Summary

Eleven-year-old Everett wishes he were as brave as the characters in the comic books his dad draws. But when his father goes missing after a mysterious train crash in London, Everett and his little sister Bea are left with nothing but questions and a briefcase with a curious old pen. They soon discover that the pen is far from ordinary - in the right hands, its magical Ink can be used to create anything imaginable. But the Ink has dangerous enemies called Blotters, and soon Everett and Bea ar…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399805049
ISBN-10:1399805045
Author:J.D. Peabody
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:John Murray Publishers Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:9 January 2023
Weight:498g
Dimensions:218mm x 146mm x 38mm
Series:Young Explorers
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Critics Review

This book is beautifully produced and fast-paced and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The story starts off in a wonderful way, dragging you right into the adventure. * Vicarious Home *A delightfully inventive book that doffs its cap to a couple of famous fantasy writers by inviting them to join in on the adventure! * Bob Hartman *The twins and I just finished this incredible book this week and WOW. It’s a fantasy adventure in the ilk of Lewis and Tolkien - and, set in the early 1950s, actually features these characters, along with Dorothy L Sayers. Everett and Bea’s dad mysteriously disappears on his way back from a week-long work trip to Scotland. Convinced he’s still alive, the pair embark a thrilling and dangerous journey to find him, discovering the magic power of Ink as they go. With Christian allegory galore, a plot which twists and turns, a range of eccentric and endearing characters (as well as the fabulously evil blotters who are set to close down the final Inkwell and thus destroy creativity and beauty forever), this is an all-round great read for 8-12s. Highly recommended. – Lucy Rycroft * The Hope Filled Family *

About The Author

J.D. Peabody

J. D. Peabody has always loved stories, and his career has been spent improving his ability to write and tell them. The Inkwell Chronicles: The Ink of Elspet marks his first venture into children’s literature. J.D. is a native of the Pacific Northwest, where he lives with his wife, who offsets the perpetually gray skies.

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