Inkspell by Cornelia Funke

“Inkspell” is a fantasy novel by Cornelia Funke and is the second book in the “Inkheart” trilogy. The novel continues the story of Meggie Folchart, a young girl with the ability to bring characters from books to life by reading aloud.

In “Inkspell,” Meggie discovers that she can also enter into the fictional world, the Inkworld, created by the book “Inkheart.” She is accompanied by her father Mo, who has been trapped in the Inkworld, and together they meet a host of new characters, both good and evil.

As they navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of the Inkworld, Meggie and Mo must confront the evil ruler, the Adderhead, and his allies, who are determined to maintain their power and control over the Inkworld. Along the way, Meggie discovers new powers within herself and learns more about her own family history.

The novel is praised for its imaginative and immersive world-building, its well-drawn characters, and its themes of the power of words and storytelling. Funke’s writing is known for its vivid and descriptive language, which brings the world of the Inkworld to life in the reader’s imagination.

“Inkspell” was followed by the third and final book in the trilogy, “Inkdeath,” which concludes the story of Meggie and her adventures in the Inkworld.