The Book of Unicorns

by Jackie French

A collection of stories examines the magic of unicorns, and the enchantment that often lies side by side with the ordinary world

Genres: Childrens, Unicorns, Fantasy, Australia, Anthologies

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Jackie is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. She is regarded as one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. In her capacity as Australian Children’s Laureate, ‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term.

Reviews

[Christine Meunier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to follow.

[Clare S-B · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of short unicorn stories. They have a very unique styly. Very Jackie French I suppose. Also I found it funny. What with Unicorns in the middle of Australia and futuristic settings where no one believes in giants because they never existed like werewolves koalas and dragons! and lions roam around with the kangaroos.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a massive fan of fantasy, so this book is obviously a favourite of mine. I don't have much to say about it, as it has been a LONG time since I've read it, what I do remeber is that enjoyed this book a lot. Like every other Jackie French book I have read.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jackie French is a consistently excellent author for children and young adults, this collection of short stories featuring unicorns is a good example of what has made French one of Australia's most respected authors for younger readers.

[Sophie Nicholls · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LUV UNICORNS!!!!

[Frances · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous short stories about unicorns, great read for young and young at heart.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

quite cute book. 6 short stories of unicorns in the past present and future.

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was just a collection of short stories about Unicorns. I would just start to get into the story and then it would be over. They didn't feel like complete stories to me.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

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