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The Inkwell Chronicles: The Ink of Elspet, Book 1 (The Inkwell Chronicles, 1) Paperback – May 9, 2023

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Immerse yourself in this fast-paced middle-grade fantasy about magic ink, a secret society, and a boy who yearns to make his mark.

When their father goes missing after a mysterious train crash, Everett and his little sister Bea find a curious pen in his belongings, and its magical Ink begins to rewrite their once-ordinary lives. The Ink leads them to a world they never knew existed—one teeming with impossible magic, formidable allies, and villains who are determined to destroy everything they hold dear. Together, Everett and Bea embark on an adventure through secret tunnels in England and Scotland to find and protect the last Inkwell, and ultimately to save their father. But in order to do so, Everett must find a way to tap into the most magical power of all: his courage. Perfect for fans of The Silver Arrow, The Bookwanderers, and Inkheart, this classic battle of good and evil pits creativity against the forces that would seek to blot it out for good. 
 

 
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Inkwell Chronicles
  3. Print length
    400 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 1.2 x 8.35 inches
  7. Publisher
    WorthyKids
  8. Publication date
    May 9, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
    1546001999
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1546001997
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Read the Full Series Immerse yourself in this fast-paced middle-grade fantasy about magic ink, a secret society, and a boy who yearns to make his mark. Mystery and danger are abound in book two of The Inkwell Chronicles, featuring magic Ink, a secret society, and siblings on a quest to protect the world's source of creativity from those who wish to blot it out for good. Mystery and danger abound in book three of The Inkwell Chronicles, a fast-paced middle-grade fantasy series about magic ink, a secret society, and a boy who learns to make his mark.

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Action-packed and full of imaginative worldbuilding, the story’s stakes are palpable. Readers will enjoy spotting literary references to works such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and A Wrinkle in Time.―Kirkus Reviews

Both nostalgic and inventive, the story is charming, and the magic compelling. A fantastic read-aloud.―Jordan Stratford, author of the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency series

This magical adventure pits brave young heroes and their loyal allies against some truly wicked villains, and is sure to inspire readers young and old. I loved it, and can’t wait for more Inkwell Chronicles! ―Elizabeth C. Bunce, Edgar Award-winning author of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries

Aided by a trio of delightfully eccentric authors (famed “Inklings” C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Dorothy Sayers), a brother and sister embark on a heroic quest to find their abducted father. Buckle up for a breath-taking joyride through a magical world filled with inky darkness and shimmering light. J.D. Peabody has penned a luminous tale. A tour de force of the imagination. An astonishing debut.―Conrad Wesselhoeft, author of Dirt Bikes, Drones, and Other Ways to Fly

About the Author

J. D. Peabody has been honing his storytelling skills since childhood, in contexts as varied as advertising, song lyrics, screenplays and sermons. He is thrilled to have The Inkwell Chronicles mark his debut venture into children’s literature. He and his wife live in the rainy but beautiful Pacific Northwest. J.D. is also the author of Perfectly Suited: The Armor of God for the Anxious Mind.  
 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WorthyKids; Reprint edition (May 9, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1546001999
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1546001997
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.2 x 8.35 inches
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J.D. Peabody has always loved stories, and his career has been spent improving his ability to write and tell them. For nearly two decades, he wrote in the context of advertising and public relations agencies, where he gained an appreciation (or at least a tolerance) for being edited. He then switched fields entirely, attending seminary, helping start a new church and learning the discipline of writing for weekly sermon deadlines.

Along the way, he tried his hand at writing poetry and song lyrics, which met with some success and taught him the difference between connecting emotionally and just being clever with words. He published articles that required attention to word count. He also wrote multiple screenplays that honed his sense of dialog and plot development.

After years of writing and rewriting, his first two books are both arriving on shelves within months of each other in 2022, one for grown-ups and one for young readers (or at least the young at heart).

A friend once told him, "Keep your head down and keep chopping wood." He hopes to keep chopping away at more books.

J.D. is a native of the Pacific Northwest, where he lives with his wife, who offsets the perpetually cloudy skies.

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Customers find the storyline imaginative, refreshing, and unique. They also say the creativity and imagination keep making them laugh and drawing them in for more. Readers also mention the book is full of adventure, excitement, and great family values. They describe it as charming, magical, and a classic in the making.

"...said, the ink is such a creatively unique magic system, & such a refreshing idea. So impressed by the writing/storytelling-so engaging, & engrossing...." Read more

"...There is magic, adventure, surprise, and delight throughout. The creativity and imagination kept making us laugh and drawing us in for more...." Read more

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Wowza!! What a highly imaginative, unique, amazing story. Absolutely loved this! This has a secret society, magical ink, adventure, family, & more. There are evil villains with a dastardly plot-one villain is 1 of the good turned bad as well! I loved the idea of inklings, & seeing some names I recognized was so great. This has such a charming, magical, classic in the making, even nostalgic feel to it. Everett did get on my nerves at times-but only by acting/feeling like a real life kid that age-some kids just annoy me lol. But he had very relatable reasons. He wanted to make his mark, so to speak. Be as great as his dad & those around him. Give his dad something to be proud of. He had phenomenal character growth/development by the end of the story as well. His sister Bea is a little Houdini in the making, & l adored her. Gilroy probably has my heart though. Like I've said, the ink is such a creatively unique magic system, & such a refreshing idea. So impressed by the writing/storytelling-so engaging, & engrossing. Vivid details, highly imaginative & atmospheric. Phenomenal characters-ALL of them. All the details that make up the magic of this world-the ink & the backstory of it all, the inklings, the Inkwells, the Blotters, conductor-class/courier-class, Fomentori, Inkcase, & so much more. HIGHLY recommend. Can't wait for the next book. STUNNING cover by Kristina Kister too. 💜
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Wowza!! What a highly imaginative, unique, amazing story. Absolutely loved this! This has a secret society, magical ink, adventure, family, & more. There are evil villains with a dastardly plot-one villain is 1 of the good turned bad as well! I loved the idea of inklings, & seeing some names I recognized was so great. This has such a charming, magical, classic in the making, even nostalgic feel to it. Everett did get on my nerves at times-but only by acting/feeling like a real life kid that age-some kids just annoy me lol. But he had very relatable reasons. He wanted to make his mark, so to speak. Be as great as his dad & those around him. Give his dad something to be proud of. He had phenomenal character growth/development by the end of the story as well. His sister Bea is a little Houdini in the making, & l adored her. Gilroy probably has my heart though. Like I've said, the ink is such a creatively unique magic system, & such a refreshing idea. So impressed by the writing/storytelling-so engaging, & engrossing. Vivid details, highly imaginative & atmospheric. Phenomenal characters-ALL of them. All the details that make up the magic of this world-the ink & the backstory of it all, the inklings, the Inkwells, the Blotters, conductor-class/courier-class, Fomentori, Inkcase, & so much more. HIGHLY recommend. Can't wait for the next book. STUNNING cover by Kristina Kister too. 💜
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5.0 out of 5 stars PHENOMENAL!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
Wowza!! What a highly imaginative, unique, amazing story. Absolutely loved this! This has a secret society, magical ink, adventure, family, & more. There are evil villains with a dastardly plot-one villain is 1 of the good turned bad as well! I loved the idea of inklings, & seeing some names I recognized was so great. This has such a charming, magical, classic in the making, even nostalgic feel to it. Everett did get on my nerves at times-but only by acting/feeling like a real life kid that age-some kids just annoy me lol. But he had very relatable reasons. He wanted to make his mark, so to speak. Be as great as his dad & those around him. Give his dad something to be proud of. He had phenomenal character growth/development by the end of the story as well. His sister Bea is a little Houdini in the making, & l adored her. Gilroy probably has my heart though. Like I've said, the ink is such a creatively unique magic system, & such a refreshing idea. So impressed by the writing/storytelling-so engaging, & engrossing. Vivid details, highly imaginative & atmospheric. Phenomenal characters-ALL of them. All the details that make up the magic of this world-the ink & the backstory of it all, the inklings, the Inkwells, the Blotters, conductor-class/courier-class, Fomentori, Inkcase, & so much more. HIGHLY recommend. Can't wait for the next book. STUNNING cover by Kristina Kister too. 💜
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Tessa Wimmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Most imaginative and engaging book in a long time!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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I can’t say enough about how much my three youngest kids loved this book (ages 8, 10, and 12). The chapters are short and leave you wanting to read just one more. I had to take this book to work with me so they wouldn’t read ahead without me! The characters are relatable and nuanced, and their growth is clear without being heavy handed. There is magic, adventure, surprise, and delight throughout. The creativity and imagination kept making us laugh and drawing us in for more. We have to wait a couple weeks for our preorder of book 2 to arrive and we are all counting down the days! My ten year old is reading it over again while she waits. We bought extra copies for gifts!
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AnnieB
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming and action driven fantasy for middle grade readers.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
The Ink of Elspet is an exciting and well written adventure fantasy for middle grade readers and the first Inkwell Chronicle by J.D. Peabody. Released 13th Sept 2022 by Hachette on their Worthy Kids imprint, it's 384 pages and is available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats. Paperback format due out 2nd quarter 2023 from the same publisher. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.

This is such a rollicking, action driven adventure for all-ages. There's a real and palpable sense of danger throughout and the main protagonists (a brother & sister pair) who are on a mission to save their missing dad, are assisted along the way by some very famous authors, The author has a lot of gently imparted wisdom about the nature of family, loyalty, bravery, honesty, and accepting (and giving) help uncritically.

The writing is exciting and well wrought without being preachy or precious. The kids are appealingly resourceful and creative. Although the publisher's imprint is known for showcasing Christian allied writers, there's no proselytizing here, apart from a short fervent prayer on the part of Bea, the fact that their dad is a vicar, and the inclusion of some fairly famously religious authors, including Tolkien. (The book is set in post WW2 Britain, with short journeys to other locales).

The art is well done and engaging. I loved all of the whimsical touches and creativity (it's a book about creativity). Things like a giant ridable pigeon named Ermengarde, Dorothy Sayers on a motorcycle with a sidecar, and a vicar who draws awesome comic books, added a lot to the read and balanced out some of the scary bits.

Four stars, this would be a wonderful choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, and reading circles.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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Sandra K. Stiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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Kids today need more books with creativity woven through the plots. My middle grade students are always telling me they don’t have any imagination. Maybe if there were more books out there like this, they wouldn’t say that as much. Marcus is a preacher and the creator of a comic book. He has left them at home to go on a secret trip. After the train he is on crashes and he is whisked away, Everett and Bea are on a journey to try to find and save their dad. They have his pen and magical ink. They slowly learn about their father and the magic ink and “inklings” who must find and protect it. The characters are easy to like and believable. The world building is phenomenal. We travel on mysterious, magical mysteries along with the characters. The explanation of how the evil characters came to be was awesome. Everett reminded me so much of some of my students who think they have no talent and doubt everything they do, often sabotaging themselves. There are lessons to be learned that don’t hit the reader head on. I definitely recommend this book and will make sure my grandkids get a copy. I am looking forward to reading the second book in this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece for Readers of All Ages!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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This imaginative story is a page turner!! You are swept up into the adventure the moment you begin reading it, and are continuously on the edge of your seat with the twists and turns in this creative rescue adventure!! The historical and literary references are great bonuses! I can’t wait for the next one!!
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Uzo
5.0 out of 5 stars My 9year old is now a fan
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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I bought this book for my son because the author was coming to his school so he wanted to read the book and be prepared for the discussions. He loved the book and we are going to buy the next book when it comes out.
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