Loved this book. Quick read but was unique and fun. Works for many ages and genders. Hugh interest content.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love the story line. Kenneth Oppel never fails to engage his readers. Kids will love this book.

Oh wow! I loved this book! Kenneth Oppel comes up with such unique ideas and it is so refreshing. Please, please tell me there will be a sequel to this book. I absolutely cannot wait to get a hardcopy to share with students at school. I think they will really enjoy this. I also think this will make a good read aloud. Thanks for this arc!

Inkling is a splot of ink that escapes from a sketch book. The Rylance family is stuck. The mom has recently died of cancer and everyone in the family is dealing with it to the best of their ability. Peter Rylance (the dad) is still grieving and depressed and Ethan is more of a caregiver than his father. Mr. Rylance is an author of graphic novels and it's his sketch book that Inkling has escaped from. Inkling gives every family member exactly what they need, but can they give Inkling what he needs?

What a creative premise! I found myself really caring for Inkling and rooting for him. I liked that Inkling (and later Blotter) were influenced by what they ate/read. This book showed the family trying to recover and find the new normal after tragedy. It clearly shows that recovery isn't immediate and it's a struggle.

A few throw away sentences at the end of the book lead me to believe a sequel might be in the future. It will be on my reading list!

I loved every single thing about this book. How Kenneth Oppel was able to make me care deeply for an inkblot, I'll never know, but he did. This story of creativity, family, loss, friendship, and, ultimately, love will stay with you long after the last page is turned.

Not quite what I was expecting. And not really for my demographic. I was hoping for an actual graphic novel.

"Inkling" will delight older elementary school students. The Rylance family has hit a rough spot. Mr. Rylance can't seem to find his way composing his latest graphic novel. His son, Ethan, has promised to be the illustrator for a school project but can't seem to accomplish it, his sister, Sarah, desperately wants a puppy, and they are all missing the mom.
Inkling enters their world and their life changes. It is an inkblot that jumps off the pages of a book, gobbles up the ink, and helps each of them succeed. The twists and turns that accompany this success is what makes it the the exciting and tender story that it is.