The Journey Home (Ready-for-Chapters) [Paperback]

Kathleen Duey (Author), Omar Rayyan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Ready-for-Chapters

Heart is convinced that the old man from Castle Avamir can help her find her family -- the only people she dares to trust with the Unicorn's secret. But the old man has been taken prisoner by Lord Dunraven. Heart's search for the truth is leading her into the most dangerous place of all: the depths of Dunraven's heavily guarded castle.

Heart's quest is nearing its end -- and what awaits her is beyond her wildest imaginings....

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kathleen Duey's works include the middle grade series American Diaries and Survival, and the well-reviewed chapter book series The Unicorn's Secret, with a companion series, The Faeries' Promise, launching in Summer 2010 on the Aladdin list. She lives in Fallbrook, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin; Original edition (December 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689853742
• ISBN-13: 978-0689853746
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have published over 80 books for children of all ages and YA/Adult readers. Many have won state and national awards and all of them have brought me the kind of fan mail that writers love to get.

Two from today's email (Jan 27 11)
Dear Ms. Duey,

I am 8 years old and I live in Catalonia (Spain). I just finished reading your book "Moonsilver" with my mom, and I really liked it. I want to ask you, what was your dream in 3rd grade? I'm asking you because at the end of the book, it says that the series of the Unicorn's Secret books is based on a dream you had in 3rd grade. I am in third grade right now, so I'm really curious!!!
Please tell me

(writer's name)



Dear Ms. Duey,

I loved your book the Unicorn's Secret. Me and my mom read it together. I like your books because I like unicorns and your story was very exciting. I like to draw unicorns. They are one of my favorite animals. I have two stuffed animal unicorns. One is named Sparkle. I sleep with her every night. Did you always want to be a writer? Have you ever seen a real unicorn? I am in 1st grade. I love to read. When I grow up I want to be a animal trainer and I want to train unicorns if I can find one.

LOVE , (writer's name)


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YA readers are writing a lot, too. Most say something like this one:

I have been waiting for the third book in Skin Hunger trilogy forever. Ok not forever but it feels like it. When is it coming out? How long will you make me wait? I love these books and am really needing to know what happens to Sadima and Hahp!!!!!


I know, me, too. Please read below.
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If it is later than 6:30am PST, I am probably writing, even if I am on an airplane. I might be working on a faerie book or writing about unicorns for grade school kids, or I could be lost in something dark, detailed, and strange for YA/adult readers. The third book in the Resurrection of Magic Trilogy is dragging me through the woods. I am working on it every day, and am Skying instead of traveling to schools and libraries until I get it DONE. It's taking wild amazing turns and I love it.

If I am not working...I might be answering readers who contact me through my website: http://www.kathleenduey.com Thanks to everyone who gets in touch with me on Facebook, my blog, http://kathleenduey.blogspot.com/, Twitter, and all the other ways to reach me. I can't keep up anymore, but I try to answer questions and I send out signed bookplates when I can. It means so much to know that you like my books.

I appear at schools, bookstores, and teach at writers' conferences nationwide and internationally. There is a schedule on my website and I try to keep it current.
And more and more... I Skype. It's a wonderful way to meet readers in classrooms and at libraries, I love to drop in on book clubs and critique groups, then get back to work!

Book news: The Unicorn's Secret books are getting lovely new covers by Sandara Tang, an amazing artist based in Singapore. The fan mail astounds me.
Sandara is the cover artist for the new kid's series The Faerie's Promise, too. Excerpts from all my books are on http://www.kathleenduey.com

YA NOVEL ONLINE/IN PROGRESS: RUSSET fans: http://russet-one-wing.blogspot.com/
I am accumulating entries and will tag you all when there is more to read. Give me your contact info and I will add you to the alert list. kathleenduey at earthlink dot net

The third book of my YA/adult trilogy is in the works now. I don't have a release date yet because I still writing like MAD. But it will be ASAP, I promise. The story is taking amazing turns and dragging me through the woods the way the first two did. Thanks!!!! to the thousands of people asking when it will come out.

You have no idea how happy that makes me.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series!, September 2, 2005

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Lizzie - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Journey Home (Ready-for-Chapters) (Paperback)

These books are really great stories for children who have big imaginations. They are well-written and exciting without being inappropriate for audiences of 5-9 years. There really is a "secret" revealed in this last book. It is a must-read for anyone who has read the others in the series!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good end to a good series, November 26, 2007

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Laureen Stadle "Book Addict & Dealer" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Journey Home (Ready-for-Chapters) (Paperback)

This is a satisfactory ending to the Unicorn's Secret Series. Duey brings all of the introduced characters together and explains some of the mysteries that plagued the entire series. It has a trace of happily ever after and will be wonderful for all young and old readers who love a good fantasy. Although it brought everything together and is a great read I was still left wanting more, but I suppose that is the same with any great read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read this one., July 13, 2005

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rteach - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Journey Home (Ready-for-Chapters) (Paperback)

This is the final book in this series. It has a surprise ending.
My daughter is 10 years old and we both loved this series. We wish there would be more in the series.