I will be honest. I was not excited to read this story by Kenneth Oppel about an inkblot that comes to life. However, it surprised me with its message as well as its captivating plot. Ethan has lost his mom, and his Dad, who is a graphic novel illustrator, is stuck. He can't produce any more drawings. When an inkblot escapes from his sketchbook, it starts to absorb any print material it can find to stay alive. Ethan soon finds him and they become friends. But several people discover Inkling and want to abuse his power for their own good. Inkling has a job to do, though, related to the death of their Mom. It was an engrossing story that touched on the balance of graphic novels versus those written in verse. It is a Great Stone Face nominee this year. (FIC OPP)
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