Children's & YA
Lily and the Unicorn King
by Kate Gordon
Description
A riding competition. A magical battle. Can she win first prize and rescue a herd of lost unicorns?
Lily loves every minute in the saddle. But native herb lessons with her Maori grandmother keep interrupting the 12-year-old's Pony Club championship training. As if that weren't enough, a curious sound under the stars just revealed an impossible sight: battle-ready unicorns appearing out of thin air.
While the wild, horned creatures look nothing like a fairy tale, she refuses to turn her back on the animals in need. So when the king asks her to hide his herd from an evil sorceress, she calls on her friends to share the terrifying responsibility. If the girls fail, then Lily's mythical new friends will be forced to fight a deadly war…
Can Lily use her wits and the power of her Maori heritage to preserve the unicorns' freedom?
Lily and the Unicorn King is the first book in an edge-of-your-saddle middle grade fantasy series. If you like brave heroines, legendary creatures, and new twists on ancient folklore, then you’ll love Kate Gordon’s galloping tale.
Author’s note: Lily and the Unicorn King is set in New Zealand and combines European mythical creatures with Maori mythology and lore. Look out for the second Unicorn King book soon called Sasha and the Warrior Unicorn!
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Lily and the Unicorn King is a magical middle grade adventure story that sucks you in from the very first page.
Eleven-year-old Lily's hopes of qualifying for the Pony Club Championships on her pony Rainbow take a back seat when a herd of warrior unicorns show up on her doorstep.
Lily is amazed to discover a close connection with the unicorns' king, the fearless Ambrosius, and when he asks her to help hide the herd, she doesn't hesitate in accepting the challenge.
With her two best friends, Chloe and Sasha, Lily leads the unicorns to safety.
But when their rescue plan goes awry, Lily must draw on her Maori heritage to save the unicorns from the evil witch Abellona.
Kate Gordon has created an enchanting world bursting with believable characters, mythical creatures and valiant unicorns.
Lily and the Unicorn King is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves pony stories, magic and adventure.
~ Amanda Wills, author of the Riverdale Pony Stories
Eleven-year-old Lily's hopes of qualifying for the Pony Club Championships on her pony Rainbow take a back seat when a herd of warrior unicorns show up on her doorstep.
Lily is amazed to discover a close connection with the unicorns' king, the fearless Ambrosius, and when he asks her to help hide the herd, she doesn't hesitate in accepting the challenge.
With her two best friends, Chloe and Sasha, Lily leads the unicorns to safety.
But when their rescue plan goes awry, Lily must draw on her Maori heritage to save the unicorns from the evil witch Abellona.
Kate Gordon has created an enchanting world bursting with believable characters, mythical creatures and valiant unicorns.
Lily and the Unicorn King is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves pony stories, magic and adventure.
~ Amanda Wills, author of the Riverdale Pony Stories
Reviews
Kids Books NZ: "It is great to see a story set around creatures from European mythology can work so very well in a New Zealand setting, and with Maori mythology and lore. The plot moves along at a good pace, and laced with daring midnight rides. The characters are well written with backstories that are interesting and give them depth, making them more believable and relatable; think overbearing mothers and parents in approaching divorce. All in all, a great read that will be enjoyed, and more stories to look forward to."
Author Biography
Kate Gordon spent 90% of her childhood reading books about ponies. The other 10% she spent galloping around the garden on an imaginary horse - until she was able to ride a real pony of her own.
Now she's penning fantastical adventure stories about brave friends, ponies and unicorns.
Kate is inspired by the magical mountains of Central Otago in New Zealand's South Island where she lives with her husband, three dogs, and two cats. She's currently working on her second book in the Unicorn King series.
Copyright Information
Copyright: Kate Gordon
Relish Books
Kate B. Gordon publishes middle grade fiction under the imprint Relish Books. The first book in the Unicorn King series, Lily and the Unicorn King, blends the unicorns of European mythology with Maori myths and lore, a trio of brave friends and their ponies. The second book in the series, Sasha and the Warrior Unicorn, will be out late in 2020 with the third book in 2021.
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- Publisher Relish Books
- Publication Date July 2019
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780473451219
- Publication Country or regionNew Zealand
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 9.99 USD
- Pages232
- ReadershipChildren
- Publish StatusPublished
- Edition1
- Copyright Year2019
- Dimensions5x8 inches
- SeriesThe Unicorn King Series
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