The Unicorn Hunt

First Quest #2

by Elaine Cunningham

When his mother's life is threatened by a deadly illness, a young boy and his uncle begin a search for a unicorn and its powers of healing, and learn that certain forms of magic cannot be seized, but must be earned.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Unicorns, Fiction

246 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 1995

About the author

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Elaine Cunningham is an American fantasy author.

Reviews

[Casey Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pulled this off a shelf in my local library decades ago and haven't forgotten it since. Couldn't remember the title and have been looking for it ever since. Planning a full read of the series now. A memorable book that constantly calls me back.

[JP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good fast entertaining read.

[Gina Tavish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book a few time when I was younger, loved it.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to the world of generic fantasy with a twist of a moral choice forced upon the main protagonist. This coming-of-age story may wrap itself up too well for many (it is a young-adult novel), but it's still an enjoyable read years later.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome unicorn art

[Michelle]

I remember the cover. That's it. Must not have been so great.

[Andrea]

This was fun...

[Searska GreyRaven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard fantasy fare, a quest, complications, denouement. Not epic, but a fun yarn nonetheless. Plus, unicorns! ^_^