Benko, Kamilla. The Unicorn Quest, 318 pages. Bloomsbury,
2018. $16.99.
Language: G Mature Content: G Violence: PG
Language: G Mature Content: G Violence: PG
When Claire and Sophie’s family moves into their deceased
Great Aunt’s house, they notice a mysterious ladder inside the fireplace. Given
her sister’s sense of adventure, Claire knows where to look when she can’t find
Sophie. She climbs the ladder and finds herself in a magical kingdom. Right
away she meets Sena and Nett who agree to help Claire find her sister and
hopefully a missing unicorn harp that could hold answers to the legend of the
unicorns and bring peace back to the fractious guilds. First they must sneak
into the city of the Forgers without getting caught and then journey through
enchanted lands to reach the Plains of Sorrow where the unicorns once roamed
and Claire hopes to find her sister.
This is a classic fantasy story complete with magic, a
hidden kingdom, warring factions, dangerous creatures and enchanted lands. In
short, there are many pieces to this story that keep it rolling. Young fantasy
readers will find much to enjoy in this book. I especially like the strong
friendship between the sisters, and Claire’s unyielding determination to find
her sister even at the risk of her own peril. The ending suggests that there
will be a sequel, so readers who get captivated will have that to look forward
to.
EL, MS – ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Valerie McEnroe, Media
Specialist
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