The Princess and the Unicorn

by Carol Hughes

Book Overview

Noble, with hooves and horn of gold, the unicorn is the embodiment of magic. When Princess Eleanor of England catches sight of him in Swinley Forest, she can't resist taking him back with her to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375855629
• ISBN13: 9780375855627
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 275 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

X-mas gift

Book was in the condition described. We bought it for our daughter, and she absolutely loved it!

Great Read

My grand daughter, 8 years old and an incessant reader, really enjoyed this book. We had been searching for it for some time.

a pleasant, unobjectionable read for fairy/unicorn/princess fans

This book will be "just right" for 4th and 5th grade girl readers who love fairies, princesses, and unicorns. It has no sexuality, no rough language, and almost no violence (a gun is brandished but not used). It has a mild environmental message, and a stronger message of girl empowerment, as the two heroines both become stronger in different ways: the princess learns to assert herself more, and the fairy succeeds in achieving her quest.

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Young fairy, Joyce, is happy when she sees the unicorn of the forest, but she's not happy for long. Princess Eleanor takes the unicorn away, not knowing how her actions will affect the unicorn and the forest. Now Joyce must set out on a journey to bring the unicorn back to the forest and save her way of life. But it's not an easy task and Joyce is met with many obstacles along the way. Princess Eleanor meant no harm and is trying to overcome obstacles of her own. Can she help put things right? Hughes creates a wonderful tale of growth and discovery in THE PRINCESS AND THE UNICORN. This is a fun and enjoyable read. Reviewed by: Joan Stradling