Inkbound: Children's Magical Adventure Story

Story: Inkbound is a children's fantasy adventure about Metty Jones, whose magical tattoo appears to foretell a dark fate. When her father disappears, she travels to New London with her aunt and investigates whether the mysterious Black Moths are connected to her destiny.

At a glance

Metty receives a magical tattoo on her tenth birthday that appears to assign her a frightening fate.
Her father's mysterious disappearance leads Metty and Aunt Magnificent to the magical city of New London.
The story combines questions of destiny and family with mystery, magic and adventure.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£7.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clear mystery-led premise ties the magical tattoo, Metty's fate and her father's disappearance together.
Customer feedback highlights lively pacing, engaging characters and a balance of excitement and emotion.
The listed 384-page length gives readers a substantial children's fiction story.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
Publication date	28 Aug. 2025
Language	English
Print length	384 pages
Reading age	9+ years, from customers
ISBN-10	0008660956
ISBN-13	978-0008660956

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	260 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm

What to know before buying

The listed reading age is described as customer-derived rather than a publisher age recommendation. The premise includes a child's apparent fate as a murderer, which may be worth considering for sensitive readers.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children and families looking for a magical, mystery-driven adventure centred on family and destiny.
Readers who enjoy stories with an imaginative city, a young protagonist and an unfolding mystery.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a non-fantasy story or a plot without dark themes around fate and murder.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 173 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as magical and heartfelt, with a brisk plot, engaging characters and an interesting exploration of destiny. Some feedback also appreciates the mix of excitement and emotion. This reported response fits the listing's mystery-and-fantasy premise, though it does not establish how every reader will respond.

Positive themes

Customers praise the magical, heartfelt story and its engaging characters.
Feedback highlights the fast-moving plot and exploration of destiny.

Mixed feedback

One reported response appreciates the balance of excitement and emotion.

Frequently asked questions

What is Inkbound about?

Metty Jones receives a magical tattoo that seems to predict a dark fate. After her father vanishes, she travels to New London and looks for a connection between his disappearance and the Black Moths.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.

What age is Inkbound for?

The listing shows “9+ years, from customers,” so treat this as customer-derived age guidance rather than a formal publisher recommendation.