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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.

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Gr 4 Up—Simpson's syndicated comics featuring the unlikely friendship between an awkward young girl and an arrogant unicorn are published as one volume for the first time. Phoebe, a somewhat precocious nine-year-old, releases a unicorn held captive underwater by a magic spell. In exchange for her freedom, the unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils grants Phoebe one wish, namely that the two will become best friends. Although imaginary childhood friends such as Hobbes and Winnie-the-Pooh are common, Simpson's take on the subject is unique and witty. Marigold is not invisible but often goes unnoticed, protected by a "shield of boringness." Simple line drawings bring the characters to life without detracting from the clever dialogue. Phoebe's face is particularly expressive, mirroring her wonderment and frustration with her recently acquired friend. The intended audience for this work is unclear. While the protagonist expresses her longing for a best friend, delights in sleepovers, and is enchanted with the mythical creature, there is an underlying sarcastic and mocking tone throughout. Facetious one-liners, such as "Terrible Vortex of Meh" and "summon your inner unicorn" may appeal to a more sophisticated audience. Reference to bathroom humor and several variations on "stupid," such as "stupidbutt" are obviously aimed at younger readers. Still, those looking for something to read after Jenni Holm's "Babymouse" books (Random), might want to take a look.—Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY

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"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)

“… hilarious, sweet, and unsentimental…” (Cory Doctorow, BoingBoing)

"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)

"…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)

"I can’t wait to share this collection with my students." (Travis Jonker, School Library Journal’s “100 Scope Notes” blog)

"...the friendship between [Phoebe and Marigold] is impeccably developed…Rich humor lies in the illustrations…" (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

“This is a really cute book that is cleverly written…very relatable to girls ages 8 to 12…” (Time to Play Magazine)

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)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing; First Edition (September 2, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1449446205
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449446208
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN390L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.6 x 9 inches

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Dana Claire Simpson grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington, drawing the entire time. She eventually graduated from the Evergreen State College, despite having spent all her time drawing, and not always for credit.

Attempts at doing real work along the way are hardly worth mentioning; the relevant fact is that, from 1998 to 2008, she drew the internet comic strip “Ozy and Millie.” After winning the Comic Strip Superstar contest in 2009, she developed the comic strip “Phoebe and Her Unicorn” (originally known online as “Heavenly Nostrils”), currently syndicated in around 200 newspapers.

There are a lot of "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" books, now! Some of them have been bestsellers and stuff. There are some "Ozy and Millie" books too.

Dana currently lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her tech genius spouse and her fairly stupid cat.

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apeman505

Excellent book, I keep going back to reread it!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 17, 2023

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Phoebe and her Unicorn is an ongoing newspaper comic, so this is just the first in a long series of books that is still being written, the latest as of this comment is volume #17 with volume #18 up for preorder.

When I first stumbled upon this comic strip I immediately fell in love with the characters. Phoebe is a girl with a delightfully weird and quirky personality, who becomes best friends with the unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils through chance, and the comic is mostly about their quite believable and wholesome friendship, as well as the wacky hijinks that result from Marigold introducing Phoebe to some facet of unicorn culture.

Other notable characters include Dakota--the stereotypical popular girl who is secretly kind of nice beneath her callous exterior, Prunella the Queen of the Goblins, Lord Splendid Humility--a unicorn who is so humble that he hides in bushes and goes through ridiculous lengths to conceal his splendidness, Todd--a miniature dragon that breathes candy and speaks only in 'Rar's, Phoebe's parents, and Max.

I can't recommend this book series enough. Although it's targeted mainly toward young girls, I (an adult man) personally found it to be hilarious, wholesome, imaginative, and heartwarming, and the other members of my family I have introduced to it have all agreed. The only thing I suggest is, you should probably spring for the boxed set of volumes 1-4, I went through the first book in like, an hour and had to go back on amazon right away to get the next few of them.

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This comic is about Phoebe and her new friend, a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Marigold Heavenly Nostrils! Really, that is all you need to know to purchase this comic. Just love that funny and clever name!

This is a comic book series for grades 4 and up. I read this as part of a reading challenge to read a comic written and illustrated by the same person. This is apparently a syndicated comic now available in book form. There are multiple books in the series. Phoebe is in 4th grade and the other kids think she is a nerd. The most popular girl calls her names like Princess Stupidbutt. Phoebe is throwing rocks in a pond when she hits Marigold by mistake. Marigold grants her a wish. Phoebe wishes for Marigold to be her best friend. The rest of the book tells of their adventures and how other people react to Marigold.

I am not a big reader of comics. As a child I preferred a book to a comic. However, this is really well done. The drawings are cute and the characters display a lot of emotion. The text is sweet and funny. The humor will appeal to both adults and children, who will understand the narrative on different levels. This is a story of friendship and both Phoebe and Marigold have a lot to teach each other. The first book leaves me interested to learn how the relationship develops between Phoebe and Marigold. I think this would be a fun book to read with a child. I read this as an ebook, and the illustrations looked good, typically three to four panels to a page. And a final time: Marigold Heavenly Nostrils!

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My 8 year old looks forward to reading now!

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I love comics (The Best, hands down, truly everyone friendly comic is Breaking Cat News!!)
and I love sharing the good ones with my kids and family. Phoebe and Her Unicorn are at the top of our list.

My second daughter is what I would call a "reluctant reader." She just feels "meh" about reading. I decided to get this for her because it is a great comic about a little girl and her unicorn. (I read it myself, daily, on my GoComics App.)
I feel like there should be more out there like this. I mean, boys have Calvin and Hobbes, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Red and Rover, etc. What about little girls? I don't mean girls can't like or read boy centric comics, but as a girl myself, we start to feel a little left out after awhile!

Back to this review: Daughter is 8, going on middle age. She is snarky and sarcastic, and loves to come up with her own jokes. I knew this was right up her alley.

I presented this to her as a "just because" gift, and she immediately devoured it. She is now reading Phoebe and Her Unicorn a second time through. Looks like we will be purchasing the rest!

For the parents who say that Phoebe is too "mean" or sarcastic: I say, you should listen to kids talk to each other. Seriously. Phoebe sounds and acts like a normal little girl. And don't pretend like you were never one to think low of your parents. All children of every generation thinks they know better than their parents! Lighten Up!! It's a comic strip for goodness sake!

My daughter is now interested in reading other books, including the Ramona series now. I have Dana Simpson to thank for turning my little girl into a reader, for helping fuel her imagination, and for giving her relatable characters!

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a Random Red Panda

Persona que no conozco con corazón de niño, lo necesitas, creeme.

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on January 22, 2016

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Hace un tiempo descubrí este comic en una página web y me encantó, cuando me enteré que se publicó una edición física en formato libro sabía que comprarlo y fue decisión correcta, es divertidísimo tanto como Marigold y Phoebe.
A pesar de su apariencia de ser un libro para niñas no lo es, es un webcomic y fue hecho para público de todas las edades y géneros con una comprensión lectora un poco mayor a un niño ya que a pesar ser completamente blanco y puro su humor está basado en la inteligencia y el sarcasmo.
Una pieza más que tienes que descubrir, puedes leer el comic en linea completamente gratis para darte una idea de como es y si te gusta, creeme, amarás la versión impresa.
PD: Ordenalo en importación me salio mas barato y me llego antes de lo previsto.
PD2: Si, el libro en su totalidad de 215 paginas esta en Ingles, asi que tienes que saber el idioma.

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V. Carlin

Episodic comic strip, not a graphic novel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 22, 2016

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I bought this for my kids, 7 and 9, and it is good, but it isn't what I expected.

The characters are adorable, and the humour is, I think, too-mature-for-kids in a good way. When I was a child a lot of humour in Asterix, Peanuts etc. went over my head, but that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy it and it doesn't mean that it wasn't good for me. Getting the hang of the rhythms of grown up humour is your first step in getting it. So I don't care whether my kids laugh at the wrong thing or don't laugh at all, it is improving for them to read such complicated vocabulary and subtle jokes.

I didn't buy it, obviously, for it to be improving. I thought it would be a graphic novel, like a Raina Telgemeier or Lumberjanes, and it is a comic strip, like Garfield or Peanuts. So there's a joke on each page, and while some episodes run for several strips, each strip is self contained, shoots for a joke, concludes with a joke. There's no progression or story or growth. That's what it's supposed to be - it isn't a criticism - but if people are buying it for the same reason as me, and didn't read all the details, that's why I'm making this point.

The actual reaction of my kids is they really love it, the 7 year old prefers a longer story, the 9 year old likes that she doesn't have to concentrate too hard and can just dip in and laugh at it. It isn't what they're used to, but we'll buy the next one.

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Matthew Webber

This deserves a place next to Calvin & Hobbes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 8, 2014

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It might say "for Kids" but this comic will appeal to all ages, and perhaps especially any parents with young teenage or pre-teenage daughters. I especially identify with Phoebe's dad, who knows that a father's primary role is to confuse his daughter about those dark ages before YouTube.I remember those long days sitting in a cave waiting for the Internet to be invented. Greatly looking forwards to more in the series ("Marigold and her Human" perhaps?)

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A&C

great and funny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 4, 2017

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got this book for a 7-year-old. needs help with some of the words, also some ideas/ jokes need explaining but all safe for a younger reader. great and funny. lovely to see a cartoon style book with colourful illustrations.

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Christiane

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 13, 2014

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I am a 67 yr old grandmother and I LOVE this book! My daughter in law has just been introduced to Marigold and is well and truly HOOKED! I was so disappointed when the ebook finished. I have been reading the cartoons from the start and, although I am a grown-up, (supposedly) I want a unicorn of my own! Just adore it.

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