Not a Unicorn
Not a Unicorn

Author: Dana Middleton

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1797214764

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Magic, adventure, and friendship collide in warm and funny novel about the power of self-acceptance to change the world. Jewel's your average eighth grader. Awkward relationship with a cute boy, ex-BFFs with a popular girl, mom issues at home. You've read it all before. Except for one thing: Jewel has a unicorn horn on her head. (Okay, and one other thing, but it's just too weird to mention here!) Jewel tries to stay invisible at school, looking forward to the day when she can finally leave her small town behind, making art with her fellow weirdos, and obsessively reading graphic novels with her best friends. But when she's selected to represent her school at the regional French speaking competition, she decides she's had enough of the shy life. The horn needs to come off. What happens when you have the ability to become the girl you've always wanted to be? When you don't know your true self, how do you know your true friends? What happens when everything in your life—your biggest struggle, your greatest joy, and your dearest friends—all combine in one calamitous adventure? With a sparkle of magic, a treasure trove of true determination, and help from all her friends both real and invisible, Jewel just might survive this year with her heart—and her head—intact. THE ULTIMATE EMPATHY READ: The unicorn horn in this book is a perfect symbol for all the ways every young person feels strange, different, or unusual in any way. While readers' specific situations may differ from Jewel's, her struggle for self-acceptance will resonate with readers of all stripes, circumstances, and backgrounds. A RICH, FANTASTIC FANTASY: At the heart of this book is a rich, multi-layered fantasy adventure that will have all readers thinking twice about the stories they read, the friends they have, and the superpowers they may not even know they possess. IRRESISTIBLE MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA: Catty ex-friends, terrifyingly unapproachable boys, embarrassing dance proposals, inspirational teachers—this book has all the hallmarks of everyone's favorite middle grade fare. UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS: Readers won't want to leave this world behind! The main characters and the families in this book are real, warmly drawn, and endlessly relatable. Readers will return to the book just to live in the world for a little bit longer. RELATABLE FAMILY ISSUES: Jewel's family deals with situations that will be very familiar to most readers: high hopes for the future, never having enough money, and the distance between what we want and what we have. The family dynamics are relatable, too: Jewel's single mom works a low-paying job, and they live in an apartment with Jewel's grandma. The warmth of this family despite their difficulties will stay with readers long after they close the cover. Perfect for: tweens, fans of unicorns, fantasy readers, parents, educators

The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation
The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation

Author: Robert Brown

Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13:

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The Unicorn: A Mythological Investigation was first published in 1881. It covers some of the same ground as the more popularly oriented Lore of the Unicorn, by Odell Shepard, before it ventures into comparative mythology. The present volume was written in the late 19th century at a time when all mythological and folklore narratives were believed to be astronomical metaphors. Brown sees the Unicorn as a lunar symbol, and draws on mythology from a wide range of sources to make his case, from Northern European to Vedic and Zoroastrian.

Unicorns I Have Known
Unicorns I Have Known

Author: Robert Vavra

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1983-09-26

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780688022037

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A collection of unicorn legends and lore--drawn from such sources as the Bible, myth, art, and literature--enhanced by full-color photographs

Unicorns: Barbieri Fantasy Visions
Unicorns: Barbieri Fantasy Visions

Author: Paolo Barbieri

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-08

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780738761152

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Step into the visionary world of celebrated artist Paolo Barbieri, and behold the dreamlike essence of his dazzling unicorns. These mystical creatures bring the spirit of magic with them as they prance through the surreal landscapes of the page into the whimsical spaces of your imagination.

Unicorn Princesses 8: Feather's Flight
Unicorn Princesses 8: Feather's Flight

Author: Emily Bliss

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1681199297

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Welcome to an enchanted land ruled by unicorn princesses! Cressida Jenkins, a unicorn-obsessed girl who is sure that unicorns are real, is invited to visit, and readers will be thrilled to journey to the Rainbow Realm along with her! In each story, Cressida is called to help a unicorn princess and her sisters in a magical adventure. Cressida is surprised to learn that there is an eighth Unicorn Princess named Feather whose magical ruby allows her to fly! Feather is an explorer, and she's back from her latest adventure. To celebrate, she planned a super-fun sleepover for her sisters and Cressida in the Sky Castle, complete with special pajamas that will allow their wearers to fly! But Ernest the wizard lizard once again casts an errant spell that will require all of the magic of the Unicorn Princesses--and some from Cressida too--to save the day. This magical series is full of sparkle, fun, and friendship.

Horses in Wonderland
Horses in Wonderland

Author: Natalie Keller Reinert

Publisher: Natalie Keller Reinert

Published: 2021-06-13

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13:

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A unique look at horses and theme parks... Can one show barn coexist with the world's most famous theme park resort? Grace, long-time owner of Seabreeze Equestrian Center, sure hopes so. She and her staff have been working every angle in the books for the past few years, as their country neighborhood succumbs to vacation-land sprawl. A shot at making a few extra bucks by renting stalls to a trainer specializing in parade horses becomes a new obsession for Grace’s assistant trainer, Kennedy -- and a shot in the arm for Grace, who finds herself charmed by the local theme park’s equine manager, Mark. Not ready to cede the area’s equestrian experiences to the theme parks, she begins to think she can beat them at their own game. Which, unfortunately, won’t be easy to explain to Mark. Trying to balance a barn full of boarders, aggressive new neighbors, a troublesome staff and a relationship with a man whose business model is in her crosshairs isn’t easy. Grace has been in the horse business a long time... but it's never looked like this before! Praise for Horses in Wonderland "This is a fun read, a peek behind the curtain of a real-life entertainment juggernaut which shall not be named, but you can certainly guess." "LOVED this book! I really loved the first one too but this one was just as great a read and even made me more curious about Disney and those famous horses they have in their parades!" "As always, a brilliant story, well written and absorbing. This didn't head in the direction I was expecting, but was even better than I hoped it would be!"

Unicorn Day
Unicorn Day

Author: Diana Murray

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1728213509

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Hooray! Hooray! It's Unicorn Day! Thelma the Unicorn meets Uni the Unicorn in this rainbow-packed kids book guaranteed to delight you with its heartfelt message of inclusivity and dazzling glittery pictures. This clever, colorful, and over-the-top picture book about unicorns and unique-corns is a MUST for all unicorn lovers! The most important rule of Unicorn Day is to have fun, fun, fun! The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a screeching halt... Will the unicorns welcome all and continue their fun in all its glittery glory? Unicorn Day delights in everything that's special; unicorns, celebrations, and most importantly, friendship. Goodreads Choice Award of 2019 Finalist The Perfect gift if you're looking for: Unicorn books for boys and girls age 4-10 A fun-filled bedtime story Colorful, beautiful animal stories Children's books about unicorns Unicorn gifts for little girls and boys

The War on Wheels
The War on Wheels

Author: Justin McCurry

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1643132814

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Experience the thrilling world of Japanese cycling and the keirin, which has evolved from post-war oddity to one of Japan's most popular and lucrative sporting events—and a must-see for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. The Keirin, which means "war on wheels," is now a high profile Olympic sport and attracts millions of spectators. But it's origins are humble, even strange. Like the Tour de France was originally conceived to sell newspapers, the keirin was invented in post-war Japan as a way to raise taxes on gambling. Now, over $12 billion a year is wagered on it, and its stars are primed to millions. Unlike a traditional race, a pacemaker leads eight riders up to speeds of 70kph on huge concrete velodromes, then they fight to cross the line first, with riders pushing, shoving, and crashing in the final stretch. Long associated with the working class, even the notorious yakuza crime syndicates, riders today live in blacked-out dorms, with no access to technology, to prevent bet-rigging. Their lives are ruled by ritual and competition, from their rookie days at the Mt. Fuji training camp to elite competitions that are the Japanese equivalent of the Grand National. Foreign riders sometimes compete, but rarely prosper in this intense environment, and the Olympic version is a mere child's play to the fierce environs of the velodromes in Tokyo. and Osaka, where a spectre of danger still looms. The War on Wheels explores a side of Japan we rarely see and it's uniquely fascinating sporting culture.