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: Peter S. Beagle
Publisher: IDW Publishing
ISBN: 9781684054947
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Peter S. Beagle's beloved fantasy classic captured imaginations around the world and takes on new life in this luscious, fully illustrated graphic novel adaptation. The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, learns that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to discover the fate of her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and the malignant evil of the king who wields its power. Along the way she'll encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, including Schmendrick the magician, the bandit Molly Grue, the noble Prince Lír, and the occasional talking butterfly. Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon, The Last Unicorn is simultaneously current and timeless in this newest incarnation.

Author: Trisha Sugarek
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781492277989
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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Rainey, the unicorn, is a prince who has been banished, for centuries, by the warlord, Hazard. He can never return home unless Emma solves more riddles than Kodak, Hazard's Lieutenant and discovers his secret weakness. The fable ends with a surprise twist which will delight readers. While written for children, this fairy tale is sophisticated enough to appeal to adults as well. Queens, warlocks, faeries, elves, unicorns, handmaidens, scary henchmen and one small mortal girl child, in an enchanted forest. The rhetorical owl and naughty elf provide much laughter. This parable offers many subtle lessons.

Author: Donna Galanti
Publisher: Unicorn Island
ISBN: 9781524864705
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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Beyond the mist lies a magical secret waiting to be discovered . . . From Epic! Originals, Unicorn Island is a middle-grade illustrated novel series about a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts and darker dangers! When Sam arrives in Foggy Harbor, population 3,230, all she can see is a small, boring town that's way too far from home. And knowing that she's stuck there all summer with her grumpy Uncle Mitch only makes things worse. But when Sam discovers a hidden trapdoor leading to a room full of strange artifacts, she realizes Foggy Harbor isn't as sleepy as it seems. With the help of a new friend, Sam discovers an extraordinary secret beyond the fog: an island of unicorns whose fates are intertwined with hers.

Author: A.F. Steadman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665912731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448

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Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before in this fantastical middle grade debut perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Eragon series! Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where wild unicorns roam free. He’s spent years studying for his Hatchery exam, the annual test that selects a handful of Mainlander thirteen-year-olds to train to become unicorn riders. But on the day of Skandar’s exam, things go horribly wrong, and his hopes are shattered…until a mysterious figure knocks on his door at midnight, bearing a message: the Island is in peril and Skandar must answer its call. Skandar is thrust into a world of epic sky battles, dangerous clashes with wild unicorns, and rumors of a shadowy villain amassing a unicorn army. And the closer Skandar grows to his newfound friends and community of riders, the harder it becomes to keep his secrets—especially when he discovers their lives may all be in graver danger than he ever imagined.

Author: Tiffany Haddish
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 150118184X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An inspiring story that manages to be painful, honest, shocking, bawdy and hilarious.” —The New York Times Book Review From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a sidesplitting, hysterical, edgy, and unflinching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself. Growing up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles, Tiffany learned to survive by making people laugh. If she could do that, then her classmates would let her copy their homework, the other foster kids she lived with wouldn’t beat her up, and she might even get a boyfriend. Or at least she could make enough money—as the paid school mascot and in-demand Bar Mitzvah hype woman—to get her hair and nails done, so then she might get a boyfriend. None of that worked (and she’s still single), but it allowed Tiffany to imagine a place for herself where she could do something she loved for a living: comedy. Tiffany can’t avoid being funny—it’s just who she is, whether she’s plotting shocking, jaw-dropping revenge on an ex-boyfriend or learning how to handle her newfound fame despite still having a broke person’s mind-set. Finally poised to become a household name, she recounts with heart and humor how she came from nothing and nowhere to achieve her dreams by owning, sharing, and using her pain to heal others. By turns hilarious, filthy, and brutally honest, The Last Black Unicorn shows the world who Tiffany Haddish really is—humble, grateful, down-to-earth, and funny as hell. And now, she’s ready to inspire others through the power of laughter.

Author: Tiffany Haddish
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063113899
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her biggest strength. It’s not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for her first day of school at Unicornia, the school for unicorns, she realizes that she’s not like the other kids there. They’re all pastel colors and know the rules to Horn Ball and none of them come from the Woods like Layla does. Try as she might to make friends, Layla’s just . . . different. But when her class gets lost during a field trip to the Fiddle Dee Deep Forest, it’s up to Layla to step up and save the day. Layla, the Last Black Unicorn is a hilariously heartwarming picture book about self-acceptance, self-esteem, and standing up for standing out by New York Times bestselling author, Grammy Award-winning comedian, and actress Tiffany Haddish and Jerdine Nolen, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose.

Author: Pi Kids
Publisher: Pi Kids
ISBN: 9781503757042
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Minnie helps a lost little unicorn find her way home! My First Stories, featuring classic Disney characters, are just the right length for little ones!

Author: Michelle Snyder
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781479299805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Book one of A Tale of Three Kingdoms: The Lost Unicorn. A fairy tale in classic style, about Princess Shyla of Tomenshire, who, with her faithful protector Alastar, is in search of the Isle of Mist and the Lost Unicorn Kingdom to save her home from invasion by an evil queen and wizard. While on their quest they encounter wondrous characters: talking fish, fairies, evil wizards, oracle witches, and powerful knights, and they have a desperate struggle with wicked ruffians. Of course, there is a handsome prince and a fairy tale ending.

Author: Vicky Y. W. Wong
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648803461
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Wilbur was a fantastically beautiful unicorn who thought he was perfect with a rainbow mane and a shiny horn. But there were two problems. He was also very proud. And clumsy at the same time. Despite warnings from his friends, Wilbur liked to strut around with his eyes closed and horn held high. One day, he found himself in the worst situation that a unicorn can be in - he lost his horn! James, his owner and his best friend, set out to find Wilbur a new horn so that he can feel whole again. Will they succeed? Will Wilbur ever be a unicorn again?Follow Wilbur's journey as he learns about humility, acceptance and discovers the magic of true friendship. My Pet Unicorn Lost His Horn is a story about embracing who we are and how we look, even if we have had a few hard knocks in life. It highlights the importance of appreciating friends for who they are regardless of how they look and teaches children to always be kind, to look beyond physical appearances and never to be arrogant nor judge a look by its cover.