The Secret of the Unicorn Queen, Vol. 1: Swept Away and Sun Blind [Paperback]

Josepha Sherman (Author), Gwen Hansen (Author)

Book Description

DISCOVER THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN QUEEN

When her eccentric friend Dr. Reit invents an amazing transport into other worlds, Sheila McCarthy accidentally falls through the portal into the kingdom of Arren. There, Sheila finds herself part of a band of warrior-women. Astride unicorns, they gallop toward a dazzling city made of marble. But will they arrive in time to stop the evil king and his wicked wizard henchman from carrying out their deadly plans? And will Sheila ever be able to return home?

Thus begins the spellbinding story of an ordinary teenager trapped in an extraordinary place. Swept Away! and Sun Blind are the first two novels in the dazzling adventure The Secret of the Unicorn Queen.

The Secret of the Unicorn Queen is the newest addition to the Del Rey Imagine program, which offers the best in fantasy and science fiction for readers twelve and up.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey (August 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034546849X
• ISBN-13: 978-0345468499
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #568,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An underrated series, September 29, 2005

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This review is from: The Secret of the Unicorn Queen, Vol. 1: Swept Away and Sun Blind (Paperback)

I read the 'Secret of the Unicorn Queen' many years ago when they were first released, I adored them then and I'm glad to see that things that I loved then are still present now.

The series follows a young teenage girl name Sheila who has a pretty normal life, the only thing out of the ordinary is her relationship with Dr. Rite an eccentric scientist.

When a accident happens involving his affectionate cat and a untested invention Sheila finds herself in the world of Arren, where unicorns are real, magic exists. She meets a group of women determined to free the land from a tyrant. Sheila joins them and can't help but get caught up in the fight.

While the book doesn't break any barriers and doesn't bring anything new to the genre it's still a solidly written story with likable characters, and engaging plot and even a few laughs.

Though intended for younger readers I think this series has appeal for older ones as well and not just as nostalgia.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time!!, August 18, 2004

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Terai (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret of the Unicorn Queen, Vol. 1: Swept Away and Sun Blind (Paperback)

I fell in love with this series after only being able to get my hands on book #4, and that was over 15 years ago!! I'm SO GLAD they decided to reprint the first two books in the series so I now know how Sheila's adventures began -- even as an adult I am enjoying reading these books! I hope the whole series is reprinted -- and very soon!! :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun, December 18, 2004

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Maigray - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret of the Unicorn Queen, Vol. 1: Swept Away and Sun Blind (Paperback)

A solidly written, nicely plotted, well told series, with engaging characters, an disingenuous heroine and the standard elements of romance, adventure, mystery and excitement. The real hook is the main character, Sheila, portrayed as an ordinary girl who gets sucked into an alternate dimension of magic, unicorns, sorcerers and righteous, sword wielding women rebels. What young girl does not find this a delicious tale? A plain old fun read, addictive and cheesy, but better written than many and with some very good interpersonal development between characters.