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The Magical Unicorn Society: The Golden Unicorn - Secrets and Legends

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Magical Unicorn Society: The Golden Unicorn - Secrets and Legends
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Selwyn E. Phipps
By (author) Rae Ritchie
By (author) Oana Befort
By (author) Aitch
By (author) Harry and Zanna Goldhawk (Papio Goldhawk (Papio Press)
SeriesThe Magical Unicorn Society
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 170
Category/GenreMyth and legend told as fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9781789291551
ClassificationsDewey:398.2454
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Full colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Imprint Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Publication Date 3 October 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Magical Unicorn Society is the official authority on the secrets and legends behind these elusive creatures. Now, they've opened their doors once again, and invite unicorn lovers to enjoy 8 new enchanting tales featuring the magical unicorn families. Discover the legend of the Golden Unicorn and its escape from icy magic; encounter the mysterious Shadow Night unicorn as it helps stop an audacious robbery in Victorian London; daring tales of Water Moon unicorns and pirates on the high seas; Woodland Flower unicorns and their unlikely appearance in Central Park, New York, as well as the dramatic meeting of all 7 unicorn families, and the appearance of an eighth unicorn type.As well, discover more of the lore about the unicorns, the workings of the Magical Unicorn Society, and find out which guardian unicorn protects you.

Author Biography

Selwyn E. Phipps is the President of the Magical Unicorn Society. After years travelling the world in search of rare and beautiful unicorns, now he is sharing what he's learnt about these magical creatures. He's based in London, the centre of unicorn lore and learning. Harry and Zanna Goldhawk are a husband and wife illustrating team working from their seaside cottage in Penzance, Cornwall. They take huge inspiration from colour and nature, and split their time between illustrating beautiful books, and designing gorgeous products for their business Papio Press. Oana Befort, is a Romanian-born graphic artist, freelance illustrator, wife and mother of two based in the Midwest, United States. Her mixed media illustrations are inspired by the natural world, her love of flora and fauna, folk motifs, nostalgia, sunlight and everyday life. Aitch is inspired by travels, naturalistic illustrations, Naive Art, childhood memories, legends and folklore. She creates colourful watercolour artworks on paper, characters cut out of wood, painted murals and intricate patterns and illustrations for clients all over the world. Rae Ritchie is an illustrator and pattern surface designer based in Minneapolis, United States. She is inspired by nature, vintage children's books, fables and fairy tales. Clients include Los Angeles Times, Dear Stella Design, Oopsy Daisy, Workman Publishing, Peter Pauper Press, Calypso and The Boston Globe to name just a few. Jonny Leighton is an editor and writer based in London. He has written middle grade fiction and chapter books for Macmillan US (Disaster Diaries) and Sourcebooks US (Dino Riders), as well as developing fiction series for the UK, US and European markets. He likes writing about brave heroes in imaginative worlds, and the many unicorn families. Anne Marie Ryan works as an editor and has written children's fiction under a variety of pen names, including Bella Swift and Rosie Banks. Although born in the United States, she now lives in London with her family and a black cat (sadly lacking any magical powers). When she's not writing and editing stories, Anne Marie acts in plays, bakes cakes and plays tennis.

Reviews

This follow up to the hugely popular The Magical Unicorn Society: Official Handbook will entrance fans of the original and new readers alike. A beautiful book which really will send shivers of delight through anyone who dreams of one day, somewhere, somehow, seeing a unicorn * LoveReading4Kids, Andrea Reece *