In a nutshell: magical lands and a dangerous quest make for a classic fantasy adventure
Claire wasn’t pleased to inherit the huge old house and its myriad contents owned by her great-aunt Diana, who mysteriously disappeared on a treasure-hunting trip. It’s a strange old place full of hidden rooms. Far from their friends, Claire and her big sister Sophie explore the house, until something magical happens: Sophie finds a ladder in a chimney and climbs up and into another world.
When she disappears, Claire must find and rescue her sister. Arden, the world at the top of the chimney, is a strange and sometimes frightening place and Claire must find real reserves of courage. It’s a classic and well-constructed quest story, and readers can watch their hero grow as the story unfolds. ~ Andrea Reece
Skilful world-building and plotting make this a good book to recommend to fans of Holly Black.
An enchanting, exciting fantasy about a real-world girl searching for her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures, blending the timeless feel of A Wrinkle in Time with Frozen's powerful themes of identity, enchantment, and sisterhood.
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An enchanting, exciting fantasy about a real-world girl searching for her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures, blending the timeless feel of A Wrinkle in Time with Frozen's powerful themes of identity, enchantment, and sisterhood.Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister Sophie, who battled a mysterious illness last year. But things are back to normal as they move into Windermere Manor . . . until the sisters climb a strange ladder in a fireplace and enter the magical land of Arden.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Unicorn Quest and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Unicorn Quest features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Unicorn Quest was written by Kamilla Benko and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing
The Unicorn Quest has 336 pages
Yes it is part of The Unicorn Quest series
