These are so much fun! I love Phoebe‘s relationship with Marigold. Book 2 in the series (#SeriesLove2024)
This was a really good read. Lots going on, but mainly focused on the Chaos Trials and Kenna being bonded to her wild Unicorn. I was glad to see these kiddos doing the “better” choice in trials that force them to be mean. Because that‘s how it‘s always been done. As usual, I could see where things were going, but ending still threw me for a loop. I adore these kiddos, making me tear up again over the emotional impact they go through.
I only recently heard about this middle reader series. I'm so glad I did. The story is excellent. Since it is a series and there is more adventure to come I will be collecting the rest. (6 more) And it has a few different cover options but I loved this artwork the most. If you like portal adventures, unicorns and dragons you might want to check these out. (It may be too scary for some children so know your reader.)
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, follows the journey of a unicorn who believes she is the last of her kind. She embarks on a quest to find other unicorns, encountering a cast of colorful characters along the way. Throughout her journey, the unicorn faces challenges that test her strength and courage, ultimately leading to a confrontation with the Red Bull, a powerful creature that is responsible for the disappearance of the other unicorns. ⬇️
This is Norah's current fave- it is such a sweet bedtime book. It would make a lovely baby gift 🦄💗😴✨💫
What a fascinating look at the earliest draft of a beloved novel! This is very different from the eventually published version of The Last Unicorn. The unicorn is basically the same character, and the butterfly appears, plus a few lines are the same, but that‘s about it. A demon accompanies the unicorn for much of her journey, and it just sort of ends—nothing is discovered. The most fascinating part to me is that instead of the Red Bull…