Author: William deBuys Publisher: Little, Brown ISBN: 0316232882 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 366
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An award-winning author's quest to find and understand a creature as rare and enigmatic as any on Earth. In 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with exquisite long horns. It turned out to be a living species new to Western science -- a saola, the first large land mammal discovered in fifty years. Rare then and rarer now, a live saola had never been glimpsed by a Westerner in the wild when Pulitzer Prize finalist and nature writer William deBuys and conservation biologist William Robichaud set off to search for it in central Laos. Their team endured a punishing trek up and down white-water rivers and through mountainous terrain ribboned with the snare lines of armed poachers who roamed the forest, stripping it of wildlife. In the tradition of Bruce Chatwin, Colin Thubron, and Peter Matthiessen, The Last Unicorn chronicles deBuys's journey deep into one of the world's most remote places. It's a story rich with the joys and sorrows of an expedition into undiscovered country, pursuing a species as rare and elusive as the fabled unicorn. As is true with the quest for the unicorn, in the end the expedition becomes a search for something more: the essence of wildness in nature, evidence that the soul of a place can endure, and the transformative power of natural beauty.
Author: Irene Wreggelsworth Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781453892701 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 112
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Liv's Search for the Last Unicorn is written in English and Spanish, and beautifully illustrated. This book tells of Liv, a little girl, who loves the color pink and her collection of toys. Most of all, she loves unicorns. She believes beyond belief that unicorns still exist somewhere in the world.Liv y la Búsqueda del Último Unicornio es un libro bellamente ilustrado escrito en inglés y en español. Esta historia habla de Liv, una pequeña niña que adora el color rosa y su colección de juguetes. Sobre todo, le fascinan sus unicornios. Liv cree con firmeza que los unicornios todavía existen en algún lugar del mundo.
Author: Jemima Summer Publisher: ISBN: 9781950416806 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Little Unicorn was the last unicorn in the whole wide world. More than anything, she wished for a unicorn friend to prance, play and neigh with. Will Little Unicorn find a friend in the enchanted forest?
Author: Peter S. Beagle Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593547411 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 225
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Renowned author Peter S. Beagle returns to the world of The Last Unicorn in this resonant and moving two-novella collection, featuring the award-winning “Two Hearts” and the brand-new “Sooz.” The Last Unicorn is one of fantasy’s most revered classics, beloved by generations of readers and with millions of copies in print. Revisiting the world of that novel, Beagle’s long-awaited Hugo and Nebula-Awards-winning “Two Hearts” introduced the irrepressible Sooz on a quest to save her village from a griffin, and explored the bonds she formed with unforgettable characters like the wise and wonderful Molly Grue and Schmendrick the Magician. In the never-before-published “Sooz,” the events of “Two Hearts” are years behind its narrator, but a perilous journey lies ahead of her, in a story that is at once a tender meditation on love and loss, and a lesson in finding your true self. The Way Home is suffused with Beagle’s wisdom, profound lyricism, and sly wit; and collects two timeless works of fantasy.
Author: Bruce Nadeau Publisher: ISBN: 9780692600450 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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In a far off land that children know in their hearts is real, there is adventure afoot. A small fairy with an enormous heart leads her group of equally positive friends on a mission to save the last unicorn, to learn about themselves, and to ensure happiness for all of Eden Glen!
Author: Peter S. Beagle Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1399606999 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 202
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'Charm, wit, and stylistic brilliance.... This is a novel that every writer should read and reread' - Chicago News 'If men no longer know what they are looking at, there may well be unicorns in the world yet, unknown and glad of it.' Living in peace in her lilac wood, the Unicorn didn't know the world had changed, or that anything had happened to the rest of her kind. Overhearing a chance conversation, she resolves to venture out and discover the truth. The road is dangerous, and the risks are great. If she fails, then unicorns will be lost. Forever. A modern fairy tale, The Last Unicorn is a beloved classic, voted by TIME as one of the 100 greatest fantasy novels of all time. It is fantastical, poignant, wistful and wonderous, showing us the humanity of magic, and the magic of humanity. Available in the UK for the first time in decades, this edition features an introduction by Patrick Rothfuss. 'At his best, Peter S. Beagle outshines the moon, the sun, the stars, the entire galaxy' - Seattle Times 'Truth and humanity shine out of the book as brightly as any of Beagle's unicorns' - StrangeHorizons.com
Author: AQEEL AHMED Publisher: AQEEL AHMED ISBN: 1998419258 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 39
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The Last Unicorn in Whispering Woods It is thought that this is the last unicorn of its kind, so it sets out through Whispering Woods to find friends. Along the way, it finds long-lost secrets and makes friends it didn't expect to. Summary: There are whispered secrets and magic in the Whispering Woods, a place full of old stories and mysteries. Aurelia, a unicorn, has a strong feeling that she is not alone, and people think she is the last of her kind. She is going on an adventure that will take her into the unknown and beyond the limits of her world. This is Aurelia's first trip, and it's full of challenges that test her bravery, faith, and love. The woods are magical and full of wonder. They hide dangers in the dark, roads that lead to the impossible, and answers to long-lost mysteries. Aurelia, on the other hand, is brave at all times because her heart is as bright as the stars. Along her journey, she makes friends with many interesting and different animals, so she is never alone. These rare but important bonds become her strength and shield against the tough parts of the trip. As Aurelia and her friends go deeper into the Whispering Woods, they find out long-kept secrets and face hard truths that change how they see the world and themselves. Aurelia's strong belief in her goal comes from her deep positivity and the joy of her friendships. It gets stronger with each step she takes. Aurelia's adventure comes to an end, and it changes not only her but the whole world. Her idea of where she fits in the world is called into question when she learns that old secrets and unicorn magic have much deeper effects than she thought. This finding shows that starts are more important than ends and that all woodland creatures are connected by a magic that lasts. At its core, this book is a celebration of love, hope, and a never-ending desire to explore. The story of Aurelia shows us how important it is to believe in the impossible, how strong friendship is, and how magical we all are. It's a lesson that even when you feel lonely and uncertain, you're never really alone. And that the magic we seek is often closer than we think, thanks to friendship's protective forces and the willingness to take risks. Chapter 1: The First Whisper In a made-up forest called Whispering Woods, the trees used to talk, and the wind used to sing its own tunes. This magical place was home to Aurelia, a horse who was different from all the others. Imagine a unicorn that was so beautiful that her coat looked like the soft, fluffy snow that falls on a peaceful winter day. Her hair, which fell to the base of her neck, sparkled with every color of the sky at dawn, casting a pink, orange, and gold glow around her. In addition to being beautiful, Aurelia was unique because she was thought to be the last horse that ever lived. The older unicorns used to tell her stories about when they were younger that made her laugh. They told stories about a time when unicorns roamed the fields openly and laughed so hard that their hooves sparkled like music. Everything around them stayed bright and beautiful because of their magic, and they lived quietly in the magical forest. But as time went on and things changed, one by one, the unicorns left, leaving only Aurelia behind. At least, that's what most people thought. Even so, Aurelia never gave up hope. She thought that maybe there were more unicorns out there, hidden in the world's vastness. Aurelia lived in the Whispering Woods and spent her days figuring out what was going on there. She would ride like the wind, run through the thorns, and jump over the moving water. She lived in the woods and could hear her friends talking and whispering secrets on the wind and in the sound of leaves moving. The birds would sing songs for her as she went by, and the flowers would get lighter to try to match the colors in her hair. Aurelia felt lonely sometimes and longed for someone of her own kind to be with her. But she was never really alone. The forest and its animals were part of her family. As they talked, they showed how the sea played beautiful music and the earth touched the sky in the other world. After reading each story, Aurelia wanted to find more people who were like her even more. She wanted to find a nice place for unicorns to live where magic was common, and she wouldn't have to be the only one left living. With magic at her feet and hope in her heart, Aurelia chose to go on the biggest adventure of her life. She would look at every sunny hill, whispering forest, and secret valley until she found the answers she was looking for. So, our story starts with Aurelia, a unicorn who is excited to see the world and maybe find out that she wasn't the last unicorn after all. Chapter 2: The Voice That Doesn't Speak In our magical story, Aurelia, the horse, would have her whole world turned upside down in one night. Picture a lovely forest that is lit by the moon's soft, silvery light. This was a glade, a rare open space surrounded by trees. The moonlight danced across the ground, making it look like everything was sparkling. She was enjoying the peace and beauty of the night as she walked through this glade. Her robe was as white as the moonlight. In the middle of all this silence, something very strange happened. Someone told Aurelia something in a whisper. Because it was so soft and nice, it was almost like the breeze was talking. It said, "Not alone," but Aurelia couldn't make it out over the sound of the wind blowing leaves. This voice didn't sound dangerous, but it was strange because it seemed to come from everywhere. For Aurelia, who thought of herself as a unicorn, these two words meant the world. Is that right? "Not alone." Does another unicorn call her from somewhere? The voice made her feel something. It was like a ray of hope, making her heart beat faster and her fierce, hungry interest grow. What was being said? Besides that, where were they? Aurelia understood that she needed to do some studying. She chose to do what the voice said. It was hard to make this choice because the voice didn't come from a clear direction. It seemed to come from everywhere, like a whisper in the wind. Aurelia, on the other hand, was firm. She paid close attention and tried to figure out where the voice was taking her. Each rustle of the leaves could be a hint, making the wind feel like a player in a game of hide-and-seek. Think about Aurelia, the beautiful, magical horse, who walks slowly through the woods at night, listening for a voice that only she can hear. She walked slowly, and the happiness and surprise in her eyes shone. With each step, her journey through the Whispering Woods, a place full of old magic and secrets, brought her closer to the puzzle. The voice, which seemed to say, "not alone," gave Aurelia hope for a fresh start and the chance to find what she had always wanted: people who were like her and a place where she belonged. As Aurelia followed the muttering into the dark trees at night, she felt mixed emotions. She had a lot of hope, but she was also scared. Or was she just making it up? What if she never found where the voice came from? She was driven, though, by the thought of making friends—maybe even a unicorn family. A mysterious voice in the twilight shadows led them on an emotional trip as they looked for who they were and how they could connect with others. Chapter 3: What the Fox Told Us Aurelia met a new person while following the mysterious voice through the magical Whispering Woods at night. This new friend would have a huge impact on the task she was on. This friend was a fox named Flicker, not a unicorn like she was. In the dark of night, picture a fox whose fur sparkled and shone like a soft fire. Because of this, Flicker changed into a magical fox and lit the way with his burning light. Flicker is a thoughtful and smart person who has learned many secrets about the Whispering Woods from animals that have lived there for generations. When he saw Aurelia, he knew she was on a very important mission and decided to warn her. Flicker told Aurelia that there were risks in the lower parts of the forest. He talked about dangerous animals that hid in the dark, waiting for a chance to attack or trick anyone who went outside without being careful.
Author: Kamilla Benko Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1408891484 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 338
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Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister, Sophie, who battled a mysterious illness last year. But things are back to normal as they move into Windemere Manor ... until the sisters climb a strange ladder in a fireplace and enter the magical land of Arden. There, they find a world in turmoil. The four guilds of magic no longer trust each other. The beloved unicorns have disappeared, and terrible wraiths roam freely. Scared, the girls return home. But when Sophie vanishes in the night, it will take all of Claire's courage to climb back up the ladder, find her sister, and uncover the unicorns' greatest secret. Blending the timeless wonder of The Chronicles of Narnia with Frozen's powerful themes of identity and sisterhood, The Unicorn Quest will draw you up the chimney into a magical world you'll never want to leave.
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