Ogburn, Jacqueline
The Unicorn in the Barn, 290 pages.
Houghton, 2017. $17. Content: G.
Eric Harper is still
sad that his family had to sell his grandparents’ farm after his grandmother
became sick enough that she needs full time care. A veterinarian has moved in with her
daughter, who doesn’t seem to like Eric at all.
But he can’t stay away – especially when he sees a unicorn limping its
way to the barn. He talks his way into
becoming a helper around the clinic and is introduced to a wider field of
animals then he ever knew.
Ogburn does such a
great job it integrating the care of magical creatures along side regular
animals without becoming sparkly magic.
It remains grounded in a place that keeps the fantasy special. Eric fumbles, making mistakes, but learns and
grows and suffers just like he should.
Loved it.
EL –ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
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