Book Series · 3 Books

Inkworld Books

In order from Inkheart to Inkdeath.

The Inkworld series is a set of 3 chapter books by Cornelia Funke, published between 2003 and 2007. Written for ages 9–14, most books run about 660 pages.

Inkheart
Inkspell
Inkdeath
Inkheart
Inkspell
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Inkheart
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$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003

Inkheart

By Cornelia Funke, Anthea Bell (Translator)

A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.

576 pages· 145,856 words· Est. 16 hour read
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Summary: Meggie's quiet life shatters when her father reads a villain out of a book, thrusting them into a perilous adventure. As fictional characters come to life, Meggie must harness her own hidden powers to save her father and rewrite their fate. Can she change the story before it's too late?
In reading order

Inkworld Series

3 books · Published 2003–2007

#1
Inkheart
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Inkheart

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003

A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.

#2
Inkspell
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Inkspell

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

A fire-eater seeks to return to his story, dragging others into a world where tales dangerously evolve.

#3
Inkdeath
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Inkdeath

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2007

A cursed book unravels, children are kidnapped, and Mo must face a deadly choice to save them all.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Inkworld series?

There are 3 books in the Inkworld series. It began with Inkheart in 2003, and the newest book, Inkdeath, was published in 2007.

What order should you read the Inkworld books in?

Start with Inkheart and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Inkworld books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Inkworld book is the longest?

Inkdeath (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 191,143 words (683 pages).

Which Inkworld book is the shortest?

Inkheart (Book #1) is the shortest at 145,856 words (576 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Inkworld to life.

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Cornelia Funke

Author

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