A riding competition. A magical battle. Can she win first prize and rescue a herd of lost unicorns?
Lily loves every minute in the saddle. But native herb lessons with her Maori grandmother keep interrupting the 12-year-old's Pony Club championship training. As if that weren't enough, a curious sound under the stars just revealed an impossible sight: battle-ready unicorns appearing out of thin air.
While the wild, horned creatures look nothing like a fairy tale, she refuses to turn her back on the animals in need. So when the king asks her to hide his herd from an evil sorceress, she calls on her friends to share the terrifying responsibility. If the girls fail, then Lily's mythical new friends will be forced to fight a deadly war…
Can Lily use her wits and the power of her Maori heritage to preserve the unicorns' freedom?
Lily and the Unicorn King is the first book in an edge-of-your-saddle middle grade fantasy series. If you like brave heroines, legendary creatures, and new twists on ancient folklore, then you’ll love Kate Gordon’s galloping tale.
Buy Lily and the Unicorn King to ride into adventure today!
Author’s note: Lily and the Unicorn King is set in New Zealand and combines European mythical creatures with Maori mythology and lore. Look out for the second Unicorn King book soon called Sasha and the Warrior Unicorn!
Kids Books NZ: "It is great to see a story set around creatures from European mythology can work so very well in a New Zealand setting, and with Maori mythology and lore. The plot moves along at a good pace, and laced with daring midnight rides. The characters are well written with backstories that are interesting and give them depth, making them more believable and relatable; think overbearing mothers and parents in approaching divorce.
"All in all, a great read that will be enjoyed, and more stories to look forward to."
Genre: Children's Fiction
Lily loves every minute in the saddle. But native herb lessons with her Maori grandmother keep interrupting the 12-year-old's Pony Club championship training. As if that weren't enough, a curious sound under the stars just revealed an impossible sight: battle-ready unicorns appearing out of thin air.
While the wild, horned creatures look nothing like a fairy tale, she refuses to turn her back on the animals in need. So when the king asks her to hide his herd from an evil sorceress, she calls on her friends to share the terrifying responsibility. If the girls fail, then Lily's mythical new friends will be forced to fight a deadly war…
Can Lily use her wits and the power of her Maori heritage to preserve the unicorns' freedom?
Lily and the Unicorn King is the first book in an edge-of-your-saddle middle grade fantasy series. If you like brave heroines, legendary creatures, and new twists on ancient folklore, then you’ll love Kate Gordon’s galloping tale.
Buy Lily and the Unicorn King to ride into adventure today!
Author’s note: Lily and the Unicorn King is set in New Zealand and combines European mythical creatures with Maori mythology and lore. Look out for the second Unicorn King book soon called Sasha and the Warrior Unicorn!
Kids Books NZ: "It is great to see a story set around creatures from European mythology can work so very well in a New Zealand setting, and with Maori mythology and lore. The plot moves along at a good pace, and laced with daring midnight rides. The characters are well written with backstories that are interesting and give them depth, making them more believable and relatable; think overbearing mothers and parents in approaching divorce.
"All in all, a great read that will be enjoyed, and more stories to look forward to."
Genre: Children's Fiction
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