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The Rylance family is stuck. Dad’s got writer’s block. Ethan promised to illustrate a group project at school–even though he can’t draw. Sarah’s still pining for a puppy. And they all miss Mom. Enter Inkling. Inkling begins life in Mr. Rylance’s sketchbook. But one night the ink of his drawings runs together–and then leaps off the page! This small burst of creativity is about to change everything. Ethan finds him first. Inkling has absorbed a couple chapters of his math book–not good–and the story he’s supposed to be illustrating for school–also not good. But Inkling’s also started drawing the pictures to go with the story–which is amazing! It’s just the help Ethan was looking for! Inkling helps the rest of the family too–for Sarah he’s a puppy. And for Dad he’s a spark of ideas for a new graphic novel. It’s exactly what they all want. It’s not until Inkling goes missing that this family has to face the larger questions of what they–and Inkling–truly need.
By: Kenneth Oppel

Discovery Questions

  • Have you ever felt like Ethan, struggling with a task you thought you couldn't do? How did you overcome that challenge?
  • Discuss the theme of creativity in Inkling. How does the book portray the process of creating art or stories? Compare this to how creativity is depicted in other books you've read.
  • What do you think real artists do when they can’t think of new ideas, like Ethan’s dad? Can you make a helpful list of ideas that an artist could use to create new thoughts when they are feeling "stuck" on an idea?
  • Create a short comic strip featuring Inkling. What adventure would Inkling and Ethan embark on together?

Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.

Book Details

Grade Level
5th+
Book Code
776
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9781524772840
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