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Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

Name: Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo
ISBN: 9780008660925

By Philippa Leathley

Book 1 of 2 in the Inkbound series

A magical tattoo predicts murder—can Metty uncover her father’s disappearance and change her fate?

captivating imaginative thrilling

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Mystery

What is Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo about?

On her tenth birthday, Meticulous 'Metty' Jones receives a magical tattoo revealing her fate: to become a murderer. Hidden away by her father in rural Wales, Metty's world shatters when he vanishes. Whisked to the enchanting city of New London by her Aunt Magnificent, Metty uncovers a realm of magic and mystery. As she delves into the secrets of the shadowy Black Moths, Metty confronts her destiny, determined to forge her own path and uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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