In Luster, Cara meets many wonderful creatures, but the most magnificent of all is Lightfoot, a rebellious young unicorn. Together with her new unicorn friend, a hairy creature named Dimblethum, and the monkey-like Squijum, Cara sets out to reach the Unicorn Queen before the mysterious man following them does—and to prevent the destruction of all unicorns.
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Coville's (My Teacher Is an Alien) mild fantasy, the first in the projected Unicorn Chronicles, opens promisingly, with a suspenseful chase scene, but somewhat dissipates its force. A nameless hunter pursues Cara and her grandmother into an empty church, where the grandmother gives Cara her amulet-along with the bewildering instructions to jump from the church tower at the twelfth toll of the bell. The girl lands in Luster, the land of the unicorns, and tries to unravel the mystery surrounding the amulet even as she continues to elude the hunter. Aided by a young unicorn and an assortment of odd creatures, including Dimblethum ("He looked like a bear that had started to become a man but hadn't finished the process") and Squijum ("a cross between a monkey and a squirrel"), Cara embarks on a number of dangerous adventures. The plot jumps from one episode to the next, and can be confusing. But drama builds with the revelation that the hunter is none other than Cara's father (who long ago abandoned her); no stock villain, he is given plausible motives for his inimical deeds. Cara's loyalties are severely tested, leaving plenty of room for a sequel. Fantasy fans might be content with the headlong pacing, but most will hope that future installments will include more fluid writing and less convoluted plot lines. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Grade 4-6-When Cara Hunter leaps from a church's bell tower clutching her grandmother's magic amulet, she falls into the land of Luster, home of the Dimblethum, delvers, dragons, the Squijum, and lots of unicorns. Since her grandmother told her to guard the amulet and to deliver an important message to the unicorn Queen, Cara embarks on a journey to her court. She is accompanied by her friends, chief among them Lightfoot, an adolescent unicorn who is having a difficult time with his family. The voyagers are attacked by delvers, Firethroat the Dragon, and Cara's father, who abandoned her when she was three. The loose ends will presumably be the starting point for the next entry in the series. The most striking aspect here is the story within a story. Coville combines all of the known myths about unicorns into one smooth retelling about a woman named Beloved whose life in ways mirrors Cara's own; this tale creates the foundation for the entire novel. The characters are well drawn and the dialogue flows nicely. The plot, particularly the twist involving Cara's father, will be predictable to seasoned fantasy aficionados, but as a whole, the book should find a favored and well-deserved place on most shelves.
Patricia A. Dollisch, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Patricia A. Dollisch, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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One night I woke up around 2:00 am, so I decided to read. The only new book I had was this one, so even though I didn't think I would like it, it was better than lying there awake. When Cara began to be followed, I was very scared and very hooked. Finally, a couple of hour later, my mom came to check on me and made me go to bed, or I would have probaby stayed up all night. Needless to say, I couldn't put it down and I would recommend it to those who like adventure, mystery, sorrow and magic. Age eight to eighty-eight.
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This book was AWESOME! I loved it! When I first picked it up at the library, I was in like third grade (I think) and didn't care much for it then (when I think back, I can't believe that I didn't want to read it). But then it like haunted me or something so I went back and picked it up. I loved it! Ever since then, I've always considered it one of my many favorite books.
In Into the Land of the Unicorns, Bruce Coville launches you right into how Cara and her grandmother are being followed the second you read the first sentence. While they try to lose the follower, Cara is told by Gramma to take her amulet and jump off the roof of a church. Half-believing that her grandma is crazy, she does and lands into Luster, a place for unicorns and other magical creatures to live peacefully. Cara teams up with Lightfoot, a unicorn, and other creatures to to complete her grandmother's request to find the "Old One."
If you like adventure and fantasy, this is the book for you! If not, still read it! It really is great.
In Into the Land of the Unicorns, Bruce Coville launches you right into how Cara and her grandmother are being followed the second you read the first sentence. While they try to lose the follower, Cara is told by Gramma to take her amulet and jump off the roof of a church. Half-believing that her grandma is crazy, she does and lands into Luster, a place for unicorns and other magical creatures to live peacefully. Cara teams up with Lightfoot, a unicorn, and other creatures to to complete her grandmother's request to find the "Old One."
If you like adventure and fantasy, this is the book for you! If not, still read it! It really is great.
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A lot of people think this book is really sappy.It's NOT.They say the unicorns are gentle and kind.That is kinda true.They can be fierce if need be.This book pulls you into a world of magic and wonder.The characters are fascinating!Coville describes everything in such detail!The trilogy was left unfinished.It's not Coville's fault!You don't find as many good books like this one much anymore.I'll give anyone who reads this review, buy these books!I have read each book twice-so I know what I'm talking about.READ THESE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I gave this book only three stars because, I don't remember very much about it. I was probably 11 or 12 when I came across this book in the library, and I read it, and I remember... Read more
Published on Feb 23 2004 by J
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The book Into the Land of the Unicorns is great. It's about a girl who is transported by an amulet into a magical world(Luster). Read more
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I have read this book and, well all I can say is wow. I read this book in two days! Usualy a book that length would take me about two weeks to read! Read more
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This was a magical read. If you like fantasy lands, then you will love the land of Luster! The descriptive writing in this book was EXCELLENT! Read more
Published on May 20 2003 by "dumb_lil_bonde_21"
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This book is awesome! It is a combination of fiction, mystery, and adventure, and the best part is that there's absolutely NO romance(my kind of book!). Read more
Published on April 25 2003 by Debbie Dick
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Modern Fairy Tale
Coville spins a fine yearm for young adults in the first entry of the "The Unicorn Chronicles." It has all the elements of a classic fairy tale without the distant setting. Read more
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In This First thrilling story for the Unicorn Chroncles Cara maust go and find the old one to tell her the wanderer is wery. Read more
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A book that I really enjoyed is titled Into the Land of the Unicorns. It is full of excitement and creativity, about a young girl who finds her way into the land of the unicorns. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2003
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This is by far the best book ever written
Bruce Coville really had it going on with this book! I found it when i was in the 6th grade and I still love it now that I'm a senior in High School. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2003 by Jess
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