{"product_id":"inkbound-meticulous-jones-and-the-skull-tattoo-isbn-9780063376526","title":"Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate, and finding the courage to be yourself. A remarkable debut!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“One of my favorite middle grade books from recent years.”\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eJordan Lees, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Whisperwicks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm.” —Beth Lincoln, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Swifts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones—known to her friends as Metty—receives her fate, as all children do, in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her ink will reveal something exciting: a tattoo that will symbolize travel, or discovery, or adventure. What appears is a skull, balanced in the palm of a violet glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetty’s fate is to become a murderer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetty is swiftly hidden away by her father, Moral Jones, in a remote Welsh farmhouse, with only a miserable housekeeper (who’s terrified she’ll become Metty’s first victim) for company. But when Moral goes missing, his sister, Aunt Magnificent, arrives to sweep Metty off to the glittering city of New London. Metty is mesmerized by the magic and enchantment she discovers there. But when she starts to hear rumors of a mysterious and dangerous organization known as the Black Moths, she wonders if they might be connected to her father’s disappearance—and to her own fate. . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFizzing with atmosphere, danger, magic, and mystery, this fantasy will keep kids hooked from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bold heroine and a darkly comic voice make this debut perfect for fans of Nevermoor\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ethe Swifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInkbound\u003c\/em\u003e’s world of magical ink and fate tattoos is utterly unique, yet the writing feels classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Leathley creates an addictive, fast-paced world of magic and breathtaking imagery in her series debut. Recommended for fans of Harry Potter.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Leathley's imaginative debut reads like a rollicking blend of Harry Potter and Beth Lincoln's \u003cem\u003eThe Swifts\u003c\/em\u003e (2023)…A winning fantasy that blends creativity, action, and substance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A page-turning exploration of family ties, self-perception, and the powerful effect of labels.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lush writing, breathtaking action sequences, and a darkly comedic tone imbue Leathley’s series opening debut with verve, while ethical questions relating to fate and magic add depth to the innovative setting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeth Lincoln, author of The Swifts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I absolutely loved \u003cem\u003eInkbound\u003c\/em\u003e. One of my favourite middle-grade books from recent years – incredibly imaginative, brilliant fun and enchanting in every way possible.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“From the unique ink-based magic, elegantly suggested by tattoo-like black-and-white chapter heading illustrations, to the delightfully brusque Aunt Mag, this novel will likely enchant fantasy lovers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storytide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588013175013,"sku":"NP9780063376526","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063376526.jpg?v=1773960452","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/inkbound-meticulous-jones-and-the-skull-tattoo-isbn-9780063376526","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}