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Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens #12
Unicorn Academy #12: Isla and Buttercup
What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn!
Graduation from Unicorn Academy is a magical celebration. Isla and her unicorn, Buttercup, haven't bonded as best friends, which means they can't graduate yet. But then Isla learns that someone is trying to steal everyone's magic and take over Unicorn Island. Can she and Buttercup save the island, and graduate on time?
Be sure to read all the books in this magical series!
Don't miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!
Graduation from Unicorn Academy is a magical celebration. Isla and her unicorn, Buttercup, haven't bonded as best friends, which means they can't graduate yet. But then Isla learns that someone is trying to steal everyone's magic and take over Unicorn Island. Can she and Buttercup save the island, and graduate on time?
Be sure to read all the books in this magical series!
Don't miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!
- GenresChildrens
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2021
19 people are currently reading
150 people want to read
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Julie Sykes
232 books36 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Welcome to my website. Come on in and have a look around. You can find out about my books and also about me.
Name:
Julie Sykes
Birthday:
My birthday month is August
Place of birth:
Kingston upon Thames
Places I’ve lived:
My family moved to Australia just after I was born but returned to England in time for me to start school. I was educated in Surrey and lived there until I got married. I now live in the south of England with my husband and our three children. We used to live on a fish farm, which we shared with 300,000 rainbow trout. We share our current home with a few goldfish and a white wolf cunningly disguised as a dog.
Jobs:
I’ve worked in a kennels, shops, pubs and on a mushroom farm. My first full-time job was as a laboratory technician and after that a teacher. I’m now a full time writer.
First book published:
There were two - This and That and I Don’t Want To Go To Bed!
Favourite Things:
Family, friends, Spring (the season not the bouncy sort although bouncing is good, too), cappuccino, Danish pastries, Cornwall, the sea, books, animals, chocolate.
Worst Things:
Litter, vandals, cleaning the house, having NOTHING to read.
Hobbies:
Reading, walking, cooking, hanging out in cafés.
Welcome to my website. Come on in and have a look around. You can find out about my books and also about me.
Name:
Julie Sykes
Birthday:
My birthday month is August
Place of birth:
Kingston upon Thames
Places I’ve lived:
My family moved to Australia just after I was born but returned to England in time for me to start school. I was educated in Surrey and lived there until I got married. I now live in the south of England with my husband and our three children. We used to live on a fish farm, which we shared with 300,000 rainbow trout. We share our current home with a few goldfish and a white wolf cunningly disguised as a dog.
Jobs:
I’ve worked in a kennels, shops, pubs and on a mushroom farm. My first full-time job was as a laboratory technician and after that a teacher. I’m now a full time writer.
First book published:
There were two - This and That and I Don’t Want To Go To Bed!
Favourite Things:
Family, friends, Spring (the season not the bouncy sort although bouncing is good, too), cappuccino, Danish pastries, Cornwall, the sea, books, animals, chocolate.
Worst Things:
Litter, vandals, cleaning the house, having NOTHING to read.
Hobbies:
Reading, walking, cooking, hanging out in cafés.
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February 18, 2020
A lovely finale to the second wave of Unicorn Academy that focuses on trusting not only ourselves but trusting the capabilities and kindness of others too and brings together all the stories of this collection.
Isla has so far not found the magical powers nor bonded with her Unicorn Buttercup despite their strong friendship, this may be due to the case that Isla is terribly lacking in self belief, to the point where she avoids situations unless she know she will succeed.
When Buttercup suddenly comes into her powers, Isla is so worried that she embarrasses her by doubting her ability. But Isla needs to learn to take risks especially with Ms Willow on the loose.
This is a lovely story about believing in those you care about and yourself but also that others value you too, even when you don’t believe it yourself.
Isla has so far not found the magical powers nor bonded with her Unicorn Buttercup despite their strong friendship, this may be due to the case that Isla is terribly lacking in self belief, to the point where she avoids situations unless she know she will succeed.
When Buttercup suddenly comes into her powers, Isla is so worried that she embarrasses her by doubting her ability. But Isla needs to learn to take risks especially with Ms Willow on the loose.
This is a lovely story about believing in those you care about and yourself but also that others value you too, even when you don’t believe it yourself.
August 4, 2021
I was confused at the start when I read Rosa and Crystal, because there was no Isla in their dorm. Well, now I understand- Isla is in a different dorm, but is included in the adventure. I like how Isla and Buttercup have different personalities (Isla is shy and quiet, Buttercup is loud and funny) and then they realize that being different makes them stronger.
The pictures are great (especially the front cover, because Buttercup looks great) and I liked how Valentina helped everyone!
The pictures are great (especially the front cover, because Buttercup looks great) and I liked how Valentina helped everyone!
June 2, 2020
I liked Isla and Buttercup because they are a good team to capture Ms Willow.
Also, I liked them because they are good friends with their friends.
Isla is good friends with the Ruby Dorm and the Diamond Dorm.
Also, I liked them because they are good friends with their friends.
Isla is good friends with the Ruby Dorm and the Diamond Dorm.
March 4, 2025
This book was good.It was about Isla and her unicorn and how they bond.I REALLY like how they were able to finally catch ms willow once and for all.I really hope the next book in the series introduces the next villain can’t wait for the next unicorn riders.Heheheeh 😝
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November 18, 2025
Read this with my 9yo and she gave it 5 stars for the satisfying resolution, because it deviated from the formula of prior books in the series, and the theme of teamwork. She also loved that Buttercup was a silly unicorn (I did a Southern accent for her part).
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April 22, 2024Read to my 8 year old, who loves these books.
August 23, 2024
From Ruby age 7. I loved this book. it had mysteries in it and I love mysteries. If you love unicorns this book is for you. I think this book is good for ages 5-8.
August 16, 2020
It is AMA-ZING. It is very good. Violet and Twinkle, Freya and Honey and Isla and Buttercup and ALL the other ones I 100% recommended. GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of MY FAVOURITE AUTHORS
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April 13, 2021
5 stars according to my 6yo
March 2, 2023
End of this section. It was pretty good and had some nice interaction between the girls.
March 18, 2023
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