The book is extremely well presented from the beautiful front cover the cartographic drawing that cover the pages. The main character is a strong female character, which you don't see that much. I loved the journey from start to finish and after I started reading it didn't want to put it down! This book is an excellent page-turnerror. If you need a great read then this is the book! I can't wait to read this more books by Kiran Millwood Hargrave as she is such an amazing author and inspiration to all!

I enjoyed this book because it was nice and I would recommend this to anyone who likes adventurous stories. I was really engaged in the storyline and it made good sense. I would like to thank the author for making this book as it is one of the best books I've read this year.

This book is a tale of wonder and bravery.It is a thrilling book about a girl with courage.I enjoyed this book and would reccommed it to anyone

Ilike this book because it doesn't just refures to these times it also refures to the olden days. this story follows isabeles life story I do recommend this story

I like the point of the book and its purpose but a downside is that its very slow moving so it gets a little boring

i picked up this book expecting not to like it at all. the cover somehow seemed not very appealing and the blurb didn't contain much at all. However, as soon as i picked up the book I was very surprised. I was even more surprised to find out this was Kiran's first novel. it kept a constant level of excitement and, although I don't usually like magic themed books, I loved the myth of Arinta and also everyone else's doubt of it. the only person who kept believing in the myth was Isa. I also loved the background of Isa, a cartographer as a father. i liked the magic of the different water of Arinta's waterfall and the cleverness of her mother who knew the tunnels of the Isle of Joya. i loved the smoothness of ink flowing on paper it made me feel. I loved the braveness of Lupe and the banished not being the bad thing but the Tibecena (I hope I've spelt that right)and Lupe's father being rotten then not then rotten. I loved the whole thing being on a island with its own ways and sayings and myths. I loved a lot of it. i would have ideally given it a 4.95 though but I'm being very picky in my reasons why. The beginning, though important as it introduced the characters and background, was a bit boring. But I think only the best of the best of the best can make the beginning of a story interesting, exciting AND introduce everything you need to know at that point. apart from that tiny criticism, i loved it all and thought it was very exciting and made me feel for Isa and Lupe and Pablo and Da.

I really liked this book because it is set back in the olden times and it also has a map on the first page of an island.

This book wasn't that bad , but it was really slow moving , like the story went on really slow. It did have adventure .

I thought this book had a lot of potential at the beginning as I learned about the new characters. However during the middle the story began to slow down to the point it wasn't interesting anymore. I think the writer went in top much detail about things that weren't necessary. The book ended well as the story began to pick up pace again.

I liked how the author described the creation of the island and how we were introduced to all its secrets.

I thought Lupe was very heroic and brave and loyal to her friends and her town.

This story has very good uses of vocabulary; however The writer introduces too many characters at once, therefore it's extremely difficult to follow along with the story. It does have some facinating scenes with adventure but they all are again introduced too quickly and sometimes the plot twists aren't unexpected. This book is actually a good book if it had some polishing and had more "wow" moments.

A good story as it follows a girl, who must find her best freind and uncover the truth about the island she lives on. A good book that makes you want to never stop reading.

This story follows Isabella, as her life is turned upside down. She must find her best friend, after she gets lost, due to her actions. This book was amazing. The story aspects were riveting. Personally, I enjoyed the narrative of Isabella, and I loved the descriptions included. I would definitely recommend this to people who enjoy fantasy.

I didn't like this book :I thought it was quite boring. It is not my kind of book and I struggled to get into the book. I would not recommend this book only if you are into adventure and danger books.

I really loved this book and I am looking forward to meeting Kiran Millwood Hargrave Keep doing what ur doing ur an amazing writer <3

I loved this book and the plot did not stand out to me as the plot remains a mystery.

I really really liked this book i thought the story line and the characters were very well thought out. i also thought that because the book had so many twists and turns to it, it made the book a lot more enjoyable and gripping to read. overall i really loved this book and would really recommend reading it next!

I did not enjoy this book because when I said I took a deep breath I thought he was going to die I would not read this book again because it was very boring I would recommend this book to 11 year old girls mostly but if 11 year old boys want to read it they could

I enjoyed I liked because it was fun good to read it was lovely especially the text that says.Bang I sat up heart beating hard.pablos room was full of flames but I could feel no heat.

I think this book was a good book because the plot became clearer but it was incredibly confusing

This book I found was a bit hard to read as it is really not my kind of book however I thought the characters were well described and I think it looked into something deeper that you had to find instead of just reading it. I think that it needs something more but overall it was a good book for people who like mythical adventures.

This book is interesting.The idea of exploring forgotten lands in this way was something that I had not seen before and that I enjoyed quite a bit charge tears are however very important to me and I found myself not being able to relate to Isabelle at all

I struggled to get into this book and did not enjoy it, so I would not recommend it.

I absolutely loved this fantastic book! I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family. I gave this a 5 because it explained everything so clearly and I thought it was the best book out of them all

I liked The Girl of Ink and Stars because it was full of detail and was really funny. However when the battles started it was a bit rushed and I couldn't really get involoved in what the writer was trying to say. Other than that I enjoyed it and hope for the writer to write more stories.

This book was really interesting. I would recommend it to anyone who likes adventure

This is an amazing book because it is filled with adventure and mystery. Towards the start of the book it wasn't really interesting but then ii was an awesome and very interesting book

our review is that the book is a little boring at the start and end but gets more exiting in the middle.We find this exciting,Scary,unpredictable and amazing

One of the best books I have ever read, a roller coaster of emotions and a binding story. I could paint a picture in my mind of every second of the books description, it drew me in to the book and i could imagine every deail of what was going on, what the characters looked like, what Joya looked like and what Yole and Arinta looked like. I loved how the story unfolded and how Isabella was almost becoming Arinta. The book had me edging on my seat at points and not believing what was happening in the next. Altogether, an exciting story!

Wow! This book, once I got into it, was thrilling, exciting and amazing. Some of the parts were really heartbreaking and that made the book come alive. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good book.

I loved this book. It had a very adventurous story and a lot of mystery. I enjoyed and never wanted to put the book down. I personally love mystery books. This one was a very good read.

I give this book a 3/5 because it didn't grip my right from the start and a took a while to get into it.As you got into it ,though,it became action filled and gripping. I thought it was interesting when all the different characters and plot twists were introduced. Millwood presented the characters very well. Overall, it was quite a good book. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a book that filled with fantasy and that lets your imagination run wild.

I loved this book! Out of the four that i have read for this 'challenge' so far, this one is my current favorite, with the variety of characters and multiple plot twists, I found this book very gripping and an ultimate page turner. I liked the overall concept and especially with the added amount of fantasy that was added with the different creatures that terrorizes the island, was highly enjoyable. At first I thought that in was not going to finish it as it took a while to get into it, in my opinion, but after that struggle, I managed to power through it and get into it. I specifically thought that the style of writing was very good and easy to follow along even though the most difficult part was remembering which character was which. The entire book was action-packed and really intriguing especially at the ending. This is the type of book that I could re-read due to the fact that there is a lot going on and after finishing this, I found that it would have been just as interesting the first time as the second because of the amount of things that happen in a short amount of time. Definitely one of my 'go-to' reads!

I loved this book!this book is great for people who love reading mystery and or adventure. The characters were really well made and i loved the maps because they were really detailled. This is my first book that i have read for the leeds book awards and it really set the standard.

This book is amazing as you feel every emotion in every word that is written in the many chapters. Hargrave,has used many techniques that help make this book come to life and also paint a picture in your mind.I would recommend this book to children aged ten or above as it's an amazing book that I've enjoyed reading as it comes throughout the chapters.It would also challenge younger readers to read out of their comfort zone and read books that are more challenging.I have really loved reading this book as it creates wonderful and fascinating themes and images in your mind.

Brilliant book and very well written. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and all its twists and new characters during the book.On the other hand there could have been some slight differences however this is only one opinion out of the hundreds and i am sure many people will agree and disagree with me. My favourite character was Lupe because she accepted all the misdeeds that lead to her life and i believe she made the right choice.

Although some parts of this book did interest me, particularly when they were in the labyrinth, I found that some parts were difficult to understand for example when they found themselves in the deadalo just after being in yote's lair.I also thought that Lupe and Isabella had extreme luck in getting themselves out of tricky situations on a few occasions. But, having said this I did prefer the second half of the book as it was faster paced and more gripping because of the greater aspect of danger.

This book has definitely made it to my favorite list. The charecters were weird but wonderful and the twist at the end made it both charming and sad. I got this book at Christmas and am very glad it is mine to keep! :)

This book, The girl of ink and stars, was a creative book, quite unique and different. It was about a beautiful friendship between a girl named Isabella and her friend Lupe. They were both from opposite ends of the society, yet they were the best of friends. When Lupe went missing, Isabella was determined to join the search party in order to find her, blaming herself for Lupe leaving in the first place. I found this book quite sad and intense, the story line was also quite original. It was an amazing book.

This book is a adventure-filled rollercoaster with twists and turns n every page. After her friend goes missing, Isabella decides to go look fir her with the rotten governor (or her friend's dad) into the forgotten lands. But when she finds out the truth about the island she and her friend will do anything to save it.

This book was sad and happy at different parts. It has hope and fear, mystery and tragedy, life and death.

I found this book,the girl of ink and stars, creative and interesting.This is about a young girl (named Isabella)who, when her best friend goes missing, is determined to find her using an ancient map and her knowledge of the stars.This stood out compared to any other book i have read with its unique story line.

One of the things i like about this book is the sense of mystery through out the entire book. Also i enjoy the way that the main character lies to the most important person on the island just to save her friend. Just amazing.

This fantastic book is filled with twists and turns. I love how thorough and specific it is, and how original it is. It is indeed unlike any other that I have previously read, as I personally tend to read the horror genre. However, although the plot is exceptional, the way it is presented is not. Although I like the language, it is hard to keep up with the rest of the book and is somewhat geographical in it's own right. On the other hand, I recommend it to the fantasy lovers, and those who love adventure.

i realy liked the style off this book and i also liked the story line and i think it is full of wonderfull twists and terns

The book was adventurous but was sad. However, some names we couldn't pronounce when read aloud.

this is a very powerful story but it isn't my type of book. Also some of this book was very confusing in, but in some parts it was not confusing and very interesting. it was full of adventures,

did not like this book it was boring and could not even keep up with what tense we were even in

I Gave This Book A 4/5 Because I Liked The Story Line But At Some Points It Was Confusing So I Had To Re-Read Some Parts Of It, But Other Than That I Really Liked It!

This book was good but confusing at time but I still enjoyed the book because it was full of adventures.

did not like the book I thought it was boring. I think that so far ive started death or ice cream and its a lot better

Oh my gosh!!!!!I have never read a book by Kiran Millwood Hargrave but this one has showed me to read more of them.It is such a powerful story.I could feel the tears forming in my eyes at points...i just did not see them coming. After reading the book i went out to waterstones since i am a big reader and i bought it to add to my library at home. I LOVED the book and would tell anyone to read it, but go into it with an open mind and ready for anything. It is a great story line and the characters are all different. Kiran has thought about the characters and formed them so well. 100% this book gets 5 stars from me with no doubt. Just remember to go into it with an open mind...'Each of us carries the map of our lives on our skin, in the way we walk, even in the way we grow!'

I thought that this book was boring. It wasn't my type but I think some people might like it. I thought there was too much information about Isa and it didn't get to the point of the story very quickly.

I enjoyed the adventurous element, however I found that throughout the book the various characters came by ridiculously good luck which annoyed me. In my view it was brought back into reality by the death of a character at the end. I also believe that the encounter at the end could have been dragged out longer, as I thought it was quite abrupt but overall. I think most of the concepts and ideas that Kiran brought together in this book were wonderful.

I thought that this book was very intriguing and adventurous. I felt I could not relate to any of the characters especially Isa as I thought she was too harsh with Lupe, although I understand why because it did seem that it was all Lupe and her family's fault. My favourite part of the book was the conclusion.

A nice adventure story for young readers giving them a first taste of books, although I did find that could be more character development and perhaps a deeper story line. I would recommend this book for young readers.

I really enjoyed this book about magic and adventure. I like how the characters in the book show courage,bravery and are willing to sacrifice for there friends and family.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and fantasy.

This book is was very interesting.This book is kind of about friendship.I like this book very much.It's kind of a fairy tale,in a way.

This book was a true page turner , it made you read like none stop.

At first I thought it was a bit boring but after a few chapters it was awesome. If you like adventure books you should definitely read this book.

Like it says on the book it is" a tale of wonder and courage".

This was an amazing and stunning book! I absolutely loved every minute of it. It was a beautiful story and it really transported me back to my childhood. This was because I used to love reading adventure style books and this was in this genre but it had an extra taste of magic and sophistication. It got me back into mystery books. I really felt there was an extra layer as it dealt with topics such as death, trying to solve arguments, friendship, mystery and betrayal. I related to Isabelle as she wanted to be a map maker.

I really liked this book it was full of adventure and mystery and friendship, I loved the character Isabella and I could imagine my self being there on the journey. I loved this book and I would recommend it to anyone.

I really enjoyed this book. I found that I could really relate to Isabella and the way she was feeling about Stories and what they meant to her. I also cried about Lupe and wanted to reach through the book and grab on to her. My only issues with the book were that I found it quite hard to get into the story at first. Also, I found that the diagrams around the edges of the pages distracted me from the story.

I really liked this book and I especially liked how through the book I thought that Isa would become Arinta but, she didn't. My favourite character was Lupe because she is so kind.

This book was a real page turner. It had you on the edge of your seat the whole time. It had a heartbreaking twist in the end which reminded you of what true friendship is. It was a beautiful book.

i think this book was surprisingly good. to be honest i was not really looking forward to this book but it seemed to be really good. The girl of ink and stars is beautifully written and the pages are stunning. I love this book and i would highly recommend it if you like adventure/ mystery books

I thought this book was very well written and was a very adventurous story. It easily made pictures in my head of what the atmosphere was like and I enjoyed it a lot. In my opinion it made me feel slightly scared at night but otherwise it was fantastic.

The start of the book began quite slow and often caught the reader waiting for something to happen however, the book soon (page 100 plus) began building tension and mystery which allowed the reader to ache for more. This is a fairly easy book to read, though that does not prevent it from becoming interesting later on, when all of the action commences.

I like how the author uses similar countries and continents but she changes it a little bit.The fact that it is adventurous and that its about myths it really enjoyable.Isabella is very brave and creative she wonders why the songbirds just suddenly disappeared. Near the end is really where the is lots of things going on, but at the being it not that interesting

An amazing book, very emotional and an inspiring read. Shows the life of a young girl who is forced to go into the 'Forbidden Forest' to save her friend. One of my favourite books.

Very interesting and tense book. I loved the ending.

Its a very good book, but its very tense for me.

This book was incredible. It has everything heartbreak, adventure and fantasy. If I had seen this book on a shelf, I would not have read it. However I am extremely happy I did. I felt like I could somehow relate to Isabella's character. She is brave, but doesn't really think it. I hoped the ending would have been a bit different, I think it stopped the pace of the book a little bit. However I did enjoy it and would like to read more books like it.