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Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

Philippa Leathley

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Miscellaneous
28 January 2025

Series: Inkbound

Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate, and finding the courage to be yourself. A remarkable debut!

""One of my favorite middle grade books from recent years."" --Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks

""An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm."" --Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts

On 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.

Metty's fate is to become a murderer.

Metty 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. . . .

Fizzing with atmosphere, danger, magic, and mystery, this fantasy will keep kids hooked from the start. A bold heroine and a darkly comic voice make this debut perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the Swifts. Inkbound's world of magical ink and fate tattoos is utterly unique, yet the writing feels classic.

By: Philippa Leathley
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9780063376519
ISBN 10: 0063376512
Series: Inkbound
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 28 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philippa Leathley grew up in East Yorkshire, spending summers down south with her eccentric grandparents and writing feverishly as soon as she could hold a pen. When not writing, she enjoys learning new languages, is fond of studying anything from historical fiction to shipwrecks, and is a bit obsessed with sharks. She lives just outside Hull with her family and three weird and wonderful rescue cats, Bram, Lyra, and Theo the Brave. Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo is her first novel.

Reviews for Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

""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."" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ""A page-turning exploration of family ties, self-perception, and the powerful effect of labels."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""I absolutely loved Inkbound. One of my favourite middle-grade books from recent years - incredibly imaginative, brilliant fun and enchanting in every way possible."" -- Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks ""An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm."" -- Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts ""Leathley's imaginative debut reads like a rollicking blend of Harry Potter and Beth Lincoln's The Swifts (2023)...A winning fantasy that blends creativity, action, and substance."" -- Booklist