Film · 2008 · Directed by Iain Softley · Starring Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren
A man who can read characters out of books starts a hunt for a lost copy.
The film speeds up the plot and changes characters and some key moments.
The novel is a love letter to reading, with epigraphs from many classics at each chapter.
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
A wonderful adventure for book lovers, full of imagination and a warm family core.
Who will like it: Readers who love stories about stories, with a magic that brings characters to life.