Picking up in the midst of danger that never withdraws, this continuation dives deeper into the mysterious legends that make Arden magical.” Kirkus Reviews
“Hand this series to any fantasy adventure lover.” Booklist
“Fans of magic and fantasy, especially those who love Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time . . . [or] Neil Gaiman's Coraline, can't miss this debut.” Booklist, starred review on THE UNICORN QUEST
“Hand to readers who love Narnia.” School Library Journal on THE UNICORN QUEST
“Rich worldbuilding and high stakes make this a quest worth taking with a protagonist who grows by facing her fears.” Kirkus Reviews on THE UNICORN QUEST
“Enter and be transported to a lush land full of intrigue, danger, and thrilling magic! Benko's sharp storytelling will keep readers madly flipping the pages in this new, timeless adventure. Spectacular!” Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of The Guardian Herd and Riders of the Realm series on THE UNICORN QUEST
“An adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart. Benko reaches the child in all of us who secretly hopes that a door is never just a door. Mesmerizing.” Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST
“The Unicorn Quest draws you into a richly imagined alternate world, keeps you on edge with clever twists and turns, then leaves you breathless as it gallops to its sensational climax!” Bruce Coville, author of The Unicorn Chronicles series on THE UNICORN QUEST
“Filled with wondrous surprises, fascinating magic, and appealing characters, it hits all the right notes, and I loved every second of it!” Sarah Beth Durst, author of JOURNEY ACROSS THE HIDDEN LANDS and THE GIRL WHO COULD NOT DREAM on THE UNICORN QUEST
“Utterly delightful! Taps into the wonderful childhood fantasy of finding a secret door to another world.” Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST
“As dazzling and richly imagined as anything I've read in years. The Unicorn Quest promises to be a must-read.” Peter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST
2018-10-28
In a magical world threatened by darkness, two sisters continue their quest to restore peace in this second installment of Benko's debut series.
On the Sorrowful Plains, Claire Martinson awoke the last unicorn in Arden from its 300-year imprisonment in stone. Although the unicorn's magic healed Claire's sister, Sophie, Arden remains plagued with danger. War threatens the four magical guilds whose powers dwindle year by year. The guilds struggle to protect their people from wraiths that haunt the night. Claire and Sophie carry with them a necklace that might be their only hope to bring back more unicorns, but they are surrounded by enemies and have no training to unlock the magic that could save Arden. Despite their newfound royal ancestry, both Claire and her seemingly confident sister battle their own secret insecurities, and the tension between them grows throughout the story. As Arden's unicorn legends resurface along the journey, Claire and Sophie discover repeating themes from the past to guide them forward. Plot twists and a cliffhanger ending offer an enticing incentive to continue the series.
Picking up in the midst of danger that never withdraws, this continuation dives deeper into the mysterious legends that make Arden magical. (Fantasy. 8-12)