<b><b>"Astonishing"—<i>The New York Times Book Review<br></i></b><br>A brilliantly funny, highly illustrated story about how a little ink splot changes a family forever. Perfect for those who love <i>Hoot, Holes, </i>or <i>Frindle</i>!</b><br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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. <br><br>It's not until Inkling goes missing that this family has to face the larger questions of what they--and Inkling--truly need.<br><br><b>• A <i>New York Times </i>Notable Book</b><br><b><b>• </b>A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year -- top ten selection<br><b>• </b>"A true-to-life family, some can't-put-it-down excitement, a few deep questions, and more than a little bit of magic. <b>This book is everything, and I loved every page</b>." —<b>Rebecca Stead</b>, Newbery Medalist for <i>When You Reach Me</i></b> Read Less