L. E. Dudley

Gebundenes Buch

The Unicorn Shore

The Ring of Mischief

Beschreibung

The Unicorn Shore: The Ring of Mischief (A Junior Novel) Book Three in a Magical Junior Novel Series for Young Readers aged 6-9. (Can be read as part of the series or as a standalone) ONE ENCHANTED RING. ENDLESS MISCHIEF. Return to the magical Unicorn Shore in the third adventure of the series, as nine-year-old Marigold fulfills her promise by bringing her little sister, Sophie, to celebrate Eclipse's coronation. At the castle, everyone gathers to cheer the new king when a powerful tremor cracks open a hidden crystal cavern in the hills nearby. Marigold and the unicorns dash off to investigate, but Sophie is told to stay behind. Determined to prove she's just as brave as her big sister, Sophie teams up with Rose, a daring young pegasus still learning to fly. Together they sneak off on their own adventure and discover a mysterious ring humming with strange energy. Back at the castle, they hide the ring-unaware it holds Trickster Magic. Soon, mischievous Stardust Sprites burst free, turning the coronation celebrations into chaos with their pranks and mayhem. Can Sophie and Rose capture the sprites and stop the Trickster Magic before it ruins Eclipse's coronation and plunges the entire realm into disaster? A Note to Parents: The Unicorn Shore is a junior novel series for readers ages 6-9 featuring small black-and-white, pencil-drawn chapter header illustrations only. This is intentionally designed to create a gentle visual anchor that complements the story to support advancing readers as they transition from illustrated early chapter books to text-only novels. Junior novels offer an ideal next step up from early chapter books. They are mostly text-based stories that challenge young readers with richer vocabulary and longer narratives, helping to develop their reading skills and attention span. Rooted in themes of courage, friendship, teamwork, sisterhood and Light and Shadow Magic, the content of this series is a strong fit for ages 6 to 9. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, friendship, and magical adventure, this is a heartwarming story of courage, belonging, and the power of believing in the magic within us. A Series That Grows With Your Reader The Unicorn Shore is a wholesome, character-focused junior novel series with vivid, cinematic moments built to grow right along with your child. Each book gets a little longer and a little deeper, giving young readers new challenges without ever feeling overwhelming. Book 1 starts with a gentle, riddle-filled adventure, shorter chapters, and simple, comforting themes. It's perfect for kids who are just starting to read mostly on their own and are easing away from heavily illustrated books. Book 2 picks up the pace. The chapters are a bit longer, the emotional stakes run higher, and there's more action, giving developing readers room to stretch and enjoy richer storytelling. Book 3 is the biggest adventure of all, featuring strong character development, a more detailed plot, and the most cinematic imagery in the series. It allows young readers to explore slightly more complex twists while still staying completely age-appropriate. This "grow-with-me" setup lets kids follow the same beloved characters as the books slowly get longer and more involved-something that often keeps them motivated and excited to keep reading. And although the series was designed to grow in this way, each book can still be enjoyed on its own.

Autor

L. E. Dudley (Laurie), a North Carolina native, is a children's writer and the author of the heartwarming junior novel series, The Unicorn Shore. She is the proud wife of a career Army man, and together they have lived all over the world with their three children.Laurie believes books, especially fiction, have great power in helping children process challenging situations. She has witnessed it not only in the lives of her own children, who experienced the loss of friendships and a lack of stability because of frequent moves, but also in the classroom during her time as a Kindergarten teacher.She is passionate about raising children with a love for reading, as well as the important role books hold in strengthening the loving bond between child and caregiver. No matter what is happening in a child's world, reading together creates stability and a sense of connection.Bringing her own fantastical worlds to life to share with children everywhere has been a lifelong desire.Laurie lives wherever the Army has currently sent her family, along with their little doodle dog, Lily, and their smooshy-face black cat, Pepper. She has a degree in journalism and a master's degree in trauma counseling, and is a full member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Laurie also writes middle grade fiction under the pen name T. K. Wilder.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dragonfly Hollow Press
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 307g
• ISBN-13: 9798998548055
• Artikelnr.: 76268578