There aren’t many books like Inkheart, but a possible similar book might be The Neverending Story (1983) by Michael Ende, translated by Ralph Manheim. If you like Inkheart, you may also like its sequel, Inkspell (2005). This book is perfect for readers ages 10-16. She doesn’t just tell the story, but she immerses you in the world. I especially enjoyed Funke’s metaphors and imagery. But Meggie soon finds that there is a lot more to the story she didn’t know about. I definitely got an Inkheartvibe from it. It also prominently features a father-daughter relationship where the father has a mysterious past. The fate of Mo and Meggie’s family becomes intertwined with this book. It's not the same concept exactly as Inkheart, but it featured a character with a similar love of books and stories as Meggie. Shortly after a call from a mysterious visitor, though, a series of adventures ensue, all centering around a particular book: Inkheart.

Their house is stacked full with books: a dream come true for a booklover bachelor - but probably a nightmare for his future wife. Inkheart tells the story of a booklover named Mo and his 12-year-old daughter, Meggie. In her book, Funke creates a world that is both fantastical and relatable for the reader. If you’re looking for something similarly experimental and emotional, then these books like The Neverending Story are sure to whisk you away to faraway lands that you won't want to escape from.Inkheart (2003) by Cornelia Funke is a unique fantasy-real world book littered with magic, creativity and loss.

At the same time, the narration itself has a distinct post-modern sensibility and repeatedly breaks the fourth wall. The novel plays with the reader’s escapist wishes by telling a story-within-a-story where the fictional reader and the tale are deeply aware of each other, and collaborate on the larger meta-narrative.Ī portal fantasy of sorts, The Neverending Story is a one-of-a-kind children’s novel where the fantasy elements are reminiscent of Ursula K. If you liked Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, Miki falls All the World Fairy and folk. His reading shapes the events in the book, and he slowly becomes a protagonist of the tale, holding the fate of the fictional realm in his hands. Take a look at the WSIRN Gift Store for great products and gift ideas. From internationally acclaimed storyteller Cornelia Funke, this bestselling, magical epic is now out in paperbackOne cruel night, Meggies father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART- and. Curious, he turns the pages and is immediately swept away on a grand adventure. Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story is full of marvels.īastian Balthazar Bux is a young boy who stumbles upon a fantasy novel in an antiquarian bookshop.

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