Unicorn Island: Secret Beneath the Sand by Donna Galanti (Andrew McMeel Pub) 5 Stars

Publication date March 2022 Book 224 Pages

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Synopsis

In Book 2 of the series, Sam and Tuck are on their way to becoming unicorn protectors when they discover new secrets about the island that threaten unicorns' existence! 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. Sam can’t believe how much her life and luck have changed since she came to Foggy Harbor: First, she discovered that unicorns are real, and now she’s on her way to becoming an actual unicorn protector! With her new friend, Tuck, by her side during Uncle Mitch’s lessons, Sam finally feels like she’s home. But as the long-buried dangers of Unicorn Island begin to surface and a mysterious scourge spreads throughout the herd, Sam learns the truth behind Aunt Sylvie’s disappearance and her own connection to the island. With determination, courage, and fierce loyalty to one another—and to their code as unicorn protectors—the kids set out to protect the island’s secrecy and the unicorns’ very existence.

My Review

This story was brilliant. This is the second book in the series and we didn't read the first book. This didn't stop our enjoyment of the story one bit, we just loved every minute of it. My 9 year old read this fantastic story to me. She loved it that much she went to bed 90 mins before her bedtime just so she could finish this book and thats saying something. The story-line was thrilling and there was so much enjoyment in the story. It was so well wrote and very appropriate for the age range of 8-12 years old. The pictures in this book were wonderful and full wonderful colours. This book great hidden messages teaching our children how to work together to solve problems and that sometimes we have to sacrifice what we want to help others in need. I love it when books with a beautiful story teaches our children such wonderful morals. This book would be perfect for any horse loving child and brilliant for schools and libraries. Many thanks to the author and publishing team for creating this beautiful story for children to enjoy and learn from . It was a fantastic page turning, edge of your seat tale.