{"product_id":"the-inkwell-chronicles-the-ink-of-elspet-book-1","title":"The Inkwell Chronicles: The Ink of Elspet (Book #1) by J. D. Peabody","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in this fast-paced middle-grade fantasy about magic ink, a secret society, and a boy who yearns to make his mark.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bookwanderers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInkheart\u003c\/i\u003e, this classic battle of good and evil pits creativity against the forces that would seek to blot it out for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth nostalgic and inventive, the story is charming, and the magic compelling. A fantastic read-aloud.--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordan Stratford, author of the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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! -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth C. Bunce, Edgar Award-winning author of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction-packed and full of imaginative worldbuilding, the story's stakes are palpable. Readers will enjoy spotting literary references to works such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAided 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.-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eConrad Wesselhoeft, author of Dirt Bikes, Drones, and Other Ways to Fly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. D. Peabody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been honing his storytelling skills since childhood, in contexts as varied as advertising, song lyrics, screenplays and sermons. He is thrilled to have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inkwell Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerfectly Suited: The Armor of God for the Anxious Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913383272634,"sku":"9781546001997","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/imageloader_7e72d11f-52d8-467b-bda1-fe4b8aa7bc94.jpg?v=1779587536","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/the-inkwell-chronicles-the-ink-of-elspet-book-1","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}