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The Inker: A Legend of Room 334
Lance thought fifth grade was going to be the dream. He was ready to be the big fish, to be top dog, to not have any other classes pushing him around, but it turns out that fractions aren't the only thing he has to fear. His teacher Mrs. C is nice, but strict, his classmates are great, but his habit of doodling gets him into trouble. Nothing could have prepared him for the day that his doodles became a flood of ink that swallowed him and his friend Jack, transporting them to the mystical world of Fictitious. With a prophecy now looming over Lance and Jack's heads, an evil overlord plotting the destruction of Fictitious, a prince in hiding, and a talking porcupine creature, fifth grade just got a lot harder. Lance and Jack have to learn to harness their new abilities or be killed before they can even find the rest of the Quills, a group of kids with special abilities destined to save the land.
105 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2021
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August 20, 2024
That adventure took me a bit but my memory slowly remembered everything that happened in this. I won't spoil anything. It is one you will have to take if you dare.
May 13, 2021
My niece loved this book, as did my little nephew! And I quote "read it again!!". I suggest you pick this up as soon as possible, you won't regret it!
May 24, 2021
This was a great book, I really enjoyed it. My 10 year old niece loved it, she wants more she said. Very well written and loved it. Please do yourself a favor and read it.
November 23, 2025
This book is a whimsical story that’s written for and at the level of 3rd-5th graders boys.
The characters were cute and interesting. The fantasy world was endearing. I like this introduction to the fantasy genre for a younger audience.
My son (who is the target audience) asked me what I was reading, so I told him just a bit about it, and he grabbed it and said it sounds interesting. That’s a good sign.
The characters were cute and interesting. The fantasy world was endearing. I like this introduction to the fantasy genre for a younger audience.
My son (who is the target audience) asked me what I was reading, so I told him just a bit about it, and he grabbed it and said it sounds interesting. That’s a good sign.
October 14, 2021
So, this is such a fun read for kids!!! And adults! It's simply written and to the point but easy enough for young readers to follow. It's about a story of two boys learning about Quills and their world. There will probably be 4-5 more books to follow from the author about room 334 and I can't wait to read them! I know my kid will enjoy these books in the future for sure. Good for middle grade.
May 12, 2021
4.5 stars
Lance is a fifth grader who sneaks a pen around, which (as any elementary school kid or teacher knows) is not always allowed, especially not in Math! He doodles with it constantly, even on his Math test. One day, his ink spills everywhere, and swallows him up, together with his friend Jack. They fall into a strange, fantastic world called Fictitious. There they soon learn that the world is under threat from an evil overlord, and that they are part of a prophecy to save it. They now have to learn to use their special abilities, and begin an epic adventure to save Fictitious.
The Inker is an exciting and original tale for young readers. It reminds me of Roald Dahl in its matter-of-fact morbidity and frankness, a definite plus for young readers. Lance and Jack are leads any young reader can easily relate to. The world of Fictitious is mysterious, frightening, and yet just inviting enough for a child yearning for adventure. Ashes' style is just right for the age group, speaking to older children at their level without ever condescending.
The pacing could be slightly slow in spots, particularly in the first (and darkest) scene in Fictitious, but even here the humor helps to hold interest. Altogether this is a wonderful fantasy story for older kids. I am certainly looking forward to Book 2!
Lance is a fifth grader who sneaks a pen around, which (as any elementary school kid or teacher knows) is not always allowed, especially not in Math! He doodles with it constantly, even on his Math test. One day, his ink spills everywhere, and swallows him up, together with his friend Jack. They fall into a strange, fantastic world called Fictitious. There they soon learn that the world is under threat from an evil overlord, and that they are part of a prophecy to save it. They now have to learn to use their special abilities, and begin an epic adventure to save Fictitious.
The Inker is an exciting and original tale for young readers. It reminds me of Roald Dahl in its matter-of-fact morbidity and frankness, a definite plus for young readers. Lance and Jack are leads any young reader can easily relate to. The world of Fictitious is mysterious, frightening, and yet just inviting enough for a child yearning for adventure. Ashes' style is just right for the age group, speaking to older children at their level without ever condescending.
The pacing could be slightly slow in spots, particularly in the first (and darkest) scene in Fictitious, but even here the humor helps to hold interest. Altogether this is a wonderful fantasy story for older kids. I am certainly looking forward to Book 2!
May 9, 2021
This was a great book, I really enjoyed it. My 10 year old niece loved it, she wants more she said. Very well written and loved it. Please do yourself a favor and read it.
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