(3) 1-3 Translated by Georges Moroz. Illustrated by Martin Matje. In the fourth book of the series, ink drinkers Odilon and his girlfriend Carmilla--vampire-like creatures who slurp the ink from books, experiencing the stories as they drink--are accidentally sucked into a fairy tale and become the wolf and Little Red Riding Hood characters. Sanvoisin's writing is simple, fast paced, and humorous, and Matje's quirky cartoon illustrations add to the drama.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Translated by Georges Moroz. Illustrated by Martin Matje. While stuck working in a bookstore, a boy who hates reading spies a vampire who sucks ink from old books. The boy becomes an "ink drinker" himself, learning to love books in a new way. Sanvoisin's writing (although fast paced and highly imaginative) is clumsy and the disappointing ending begs to be explored further. Matje's illustrations present a moody color scheme, aesthetic use of space, and quirky characters.

Reviewer: Mark Adam