# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 6.07 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:38:19.623Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 173

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.
- Positive themes: 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.

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