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Inkheart: The Book and the Movie

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With the release of the movie version of Inkheart, the enormously popular fantasy novel by Cornelia Funke, there's been a lot of interest in both the movie and the book. These resources from About.com include video clips of the author Cornelia Funke plus a book review and a movie review of Inkheart, as well as movie photos, video clips, and interviews.

1. Book Review of Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

In his review of Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, Mark Flanagan, the About.com Guide to Contemporary Literature, states, “There is something about Funke’s style that has a definite staying power, and if that isn’t a sign of a wonderful writer, then I’m not sure what is.” Find out what he likes and dislikes about Inkheart and why he rates it 4 stars out of 5.

2. Bookwrap Video Interview with Cornelia Funke

This series of six very brief video clips of Cornelia Funke talking about her writing, American children, imagination, Inkheart, and more shed light on the popular author’s approach to reading, writing and life. You can find it on the About.com: Contemporary Literature Web site.

3. Review of the Movie Version of Inkheart

Find out why About.com: Hollywood Movies Guide Rebecca Murray says that “Inkheart's a magical movie that sells the idea of books being gateways to other worlds” and gives the movie version of Inkheart 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Inkheart (2009) - Official Synopsis and Other Information

You’ll find the official synopsis of the movie, its rating, recommended age range, and other details on the About.com: Kids Movies and TV Web site.

5. All About the Inkheart Movie

If you’d like to know even more about the movie version of Inkheart before you see it, check our all of the resources on the About.com: Hollywood Movies Web site. They include the movie trailer, nine video clips of scenes in the movie, three interviews with the movie’s stars, plus an Inkheart music video.

6. Inkheart Movie Photo Gallery

The Inkheart photo gallery on the About.com: Kids Movies and TV Web site includes sixteen photographs, most of individual characters in the movie, as well as a few photos of scenes in Inkheart.

7. Inkheart Movie Poster

Take a look at the Inkheart movie poster on the About.com: Hollywood Movies Web site to get an idea of some of the interesting characters and the mystery and intrigue in the movie.

8. Profile of Cornelia Funke

Learn more about Cornelia Funke, the author of Inkheart, the Dragonrider series and The Thief Lord, among others, in this profile by Mark Flanagan, About.com Guide to Contemporary Literature.

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