Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson 2014 UK Trade Paperback Edition-image
Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson 2014 UK Trade Paperback Edition-image
Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson 2014 UK Trade Paperback Edition-image

Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson 2014 UK Trade Paperback Edition

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Item Length: 9 in Number of Pages: 224 Pages gtin13: 9781449446208 ISBN-13: 9781449446208 Item Width: 6 in ISBN-10: 1449446205 Dewey Decimal: 741.5/973 Grade To: Sixth Grade Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Dewey Edition: 23/eng/20241126 Item Weight: 14.6 Oz Volume Number: Volume 1 Publication Year: 2014 Series Volume Number: 1 Item Height: 0.6 in Format: Uk-Trade Paper brand: Andrews McMeel Publishing Topic: Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous, Action & Adventure / General, Comics & Graphic Novels / General, Social Themes / Friendship, Comics & Graphic Novels / Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology Book Title: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Author: Dana Simpson Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Illustrator: Yes Synopsis: "Phoebe is a remarkably real little girl, as bright and imaginative as Bill Watterson's Calvin , as touchingly vulnerable as Charles Schulz's Charlie Brown . .. Simpson is that good, and that original." --Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn A boy and his dog . . . a girl and her . . . unicorn? It all started when a girl named Phoebe skipped a rock across a pond and accidentally hit a unicorn in the face. Improbably, this led to Phoebe being granted one wish, and she used it to make the unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, her obligational best friend. But can a vain mythical beast and a nine-year-old daydreamer really forge a connection? Indeed they can, and that's how Phoebe and Her Unicorn unfolds. This beautifully drawn comic strip follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl and the magic unicorn who gradually shows her just how special she really is. Through hilarious adventures where Phoebe gets to bask in Marigold's "awesomeness," the friends also come to acknowledge that they had been lonely before they met and truly appreciate the bond they now share., The first book in this beautifully drawn comic strip series follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl and the magical unicorn who gradually shows her just how special she really is. Over a series of hilarious adventures, Phoebe learns to bask in the awesomeness of Marigold and discover just how extraordinary it is to have a unicorn for a best friend. "Phoebe is a remarkably real little girl, as bright and imaginative as Bill Watterson's Calvin , as touchingly vulnerable as Charles Schulz's Charlie Brown . .. Simpson is that good, and that original." --Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn It all started when a girl named Phoebe skipped a rock across a pond and accidentally hit a unicorn in the face. Improbably, this led to Phoebe being granted one wish, and she used it to make the unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, her obligational best friend. But can a vain mythical beast and a nine-year-old daydreamer really forge a connection? Indeed they can, and that's how Phoebe and Her Unicorn unfolds. Over time, Phoebe and Marigold acknowledge that they had been lonely before they met and come to truly appreciate the bond they now share. LCCN: 2013-957200 Reviews: Named one of the "Best Feminist Books for Young Readers" list, "...a breathtakingly refreshing look at friendships and school age struggles." (Brandi Bailey, BookRiot), " Situational humor will appeal to all regardless of gender. The volume contains chuckles and pop references that will entertain the most skeptical adults as well as the target audience." (Library Media Connection), Included in the "Your pre-approved list of feminist books for all the kids in your life" roundup. (Caroline Gerdes, Hello Giggles), "Readers in need of a good friend can curl up with this title. They won't be sorry." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids blog), "I can't wait to share this collection with my students." (Travis Jonker, School Library Journal's "100 Scope Notes" blog), "Clean lines, clearly delineated panels and sparse background detail keep readers focused on the characters, driving the story forward without distraction. Recommend this to fans of Jennifer and Matthew Holm's Babymouse series and Frank Cammuso's Salem Hyde ...A sweet, spun-sugar confection just right for unicorn fans." (Kirkus Reviews), "...the friendship between [Phoebe and Marigold] is impeccably developed...Rich humor lies in the illustrations..." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books), "I can't wait to share this collection with my students." (Travis Jonker, School Library Journal'€™s '€œ100 Scope Notes'€ blog), "...unique and witty...Simple line drawings bring the characters to life without detracting from the clever dialogue...those looking for something to read after Jenni Holm's 'Babymouse' books might want to take a look." (Barbara Moon, School Library Journal), "This is a really cute book that is cleverly written...very relatable to girls ages 8 to 12..." (Time to Play Magazine), "I can't wait to share this collection with my students." (Travis Jonker, School Library Journal's "100 Scope Notes" blog), "...unique and witty...Simple line drawings bring the characters to life without detracting from the clever dialogue...those looking for something to read after Jenni Holm's 'Babymouse' books might want to take a look." (Barbara Moon, School Library Journal), "...the friendship between [Phoebe and Marigold] is impeccably developed...Rich humor lies in the illustrations..." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books), "Readers in need of a good friend can curl up with this title. They won't be sorry." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids blog), "This is a really cute book that is cleverly written...very relatable to girls ages 8 to 12..." (Time to Play Magazine), " Situational humor will appeal to all regardless of gender. The volume contains chuckles and pop references that will entertain the most skeptical adults as well as the target audience." (Library Media Connection), "...the friendship between [Phoebe and Marigold] is impeccably developed...Rich humor lies in the illustrations..." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books), Included in the "Your pre-approved list of feminist books for all the kids in your life" roundup. (Caroline Gerdes, Hello Giggles), "Readers in need of a good friend can curl up with this title. They won't be sorry." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids blog), "Clean lines, clearly delineated panels and sparse background detail keep readers focused on the characters, driving the story forward without distraction. Recommend this to fans of Jennifer and Matthew Holm's Babymouse series and Frank Cammuso's Salem Hyde ...A sweet, spun-sugar confection just right for unicorn fans." (Kirkus Reviews), Named one of the "Best Feminist Books for Young Readers" list, "...a breathtakingly refreshing look at friendships and school age struggles." (Brandi Bailey, BookRiot), Included in the "Your pre-approved list of feminist books for all the kids in your life" roundup. (Caroline Gerdes, Hello Giggles) Genre: Juvenile Fiction Book Series: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Ser. LC Classification Number: PZ7.7.S5467Ph 2014 Grade From: Second Grade Language: English

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Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 1) - Paperback - GOOD Product Id: 1449446205 Condition: USED_GOOD Notes: Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc...

  1. This book is a delightful blend of humor and heart—Phoebe’s quirky friendship with her unicorn, Marigold, is pure magic! The witty dialogue and charming artwork make it a joy to read. Perfect for kids (and grown-ups) who love a good laugh. Even as a used copy, it's in great shape—totally worth it for the laughs and life lessons. A must-read for fantasy and comic fans!

    Mistter Kidim

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