Inkheart follows the story of Mo, a bookbinder with a unique ability to bring characters from books to life by reading their stories aloud. However, this comes at a cost, as something from the real world is exchanged and trapped in the book in exchange for the character.
Mo's wife, Resa, disappears into a book called Inkheart during one of Mo's readings, and their daughter, Meggie, is left without a mother. Years later, Meggie discovers the truth about her father's ability and becomes embroiled in a quest to find a long lost book that will help reunite her family.
Along the way, Meggie and Mo encounter various book characters who have been brought to life, including the villainous Capricorn and his henchmen. They also befriend a quirky bookshop owner named Elinor, who has her own connections to the missing book.
As Meggie and Mo race against time to find the book and rescue their lost loved one, they must navigate dangerous obstacles and battle against those who seek to use Mo's ability for their own nefarious purposes.
Inkheart is a thrilling adventure that celebrates the power of literature while emphasizing the importance of family and loyalty.