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Secret in the Stone

The Unicorn Quest (Book 2)

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Bloomsbury presents Secret in the Stone by Kamilla Benko, read by Jennifer Woodward.

"Hand to readers who love Narnia." —School Library Journal on The Unicorn Quest

* "Those who love Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time or . . . Neil Gaiman's Coraline, can't miss this debut." —Booklist, starred review, on The Unicorn Quest

The second book in an enchanting fantasy series The Unicorn Quest, about a real-world girl and her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures.

Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie have decided to stay in Arden—the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their great-aunt's manor. If what they've learned is true, the sisters are the last descendants of the royal family, and only a true heir of Arden—with magic in her blood—can awaken the unicorns.

Since Sophie has does not have magic, the land’s last hope rests on Claire. The sisters journey to Stonehaven, a famed Gemmer school high in the mountains of Arden, so Claire can train in the magic of stone. As Claire struggles through classes, Sophie uncovers dangerous secrets about the people they thought they could trust. With Arden on the brink of crumbling, can Claire prove she is the prophesied heir and unlock the magic of the unicorns before it's too late?

Acclaim for The Unicorn Quest
A Kids’ Indie Next Selection
A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year
An ALA Top Ten First Novel for Youth

Critics Review

Picking up in the midst of danger that never withdraws, this continuation dives deeper into the mysterious legends that make Arden magical.
Kirkus Reviews
Hand this series to any fantasy adventure lover.
Booklist
Fans of magic and fantasy, especially those who love Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time . . . [or] Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, can’t miss this debut.
Booklist, starred review on THE UNICORN QUEST
Hand to readers who love Narnia.
School Library Journal on THE UNICORN QUEST
Rich worldbuilding and high stakes make this a quest worth taking with a protagonist who grows by facing her fears.
Kirkus Reviews on THE UNICORN QUEST
Enter and be transported to a lush land full of intrigue, danger, and thrilling magic! Benko’s sharp storytelling will keep readers madly flipping the pages in this new, timeless adventure. Spectacular!
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of The Guardian Herd and Riders of the Realm series on THE UNICORN QUEST
An adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart. Benko reaches the child in all of us who secretly hopes that a door is never just a door. Mesmerizing.
Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST
The Unicorn Quest draws you into a richly imagined alternate world, keeps you on edge with clever twists and turns, then leaves you breathless as it gallops to its sensational climax!
Bruce Coville, author of The Unicorn Chronicles series on THE UNICORN QUEST
Filled with wondrous surprises, fascinating magic, and appealing characters, it hits all the right notes, and I loved every second of it!
Sarah Beth Durst, author of JOURNEY ACROSS THE HIDDEN LANDS and THE GIRL WHO COULD NOT DREAM on THE UNICORN QUEST
Utterly delightful! Taps into the wonderful childhood fantasy of finding a secret door to another world.
Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST
As dazzling and richly imagined as anything I’ve read in years. The Unicorn Quest promises to be a must-read.
Peter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST
Author Kamilla Benko
Narrator Jennifer Woodward
Series The Unicorn Quest
Duration 8 hours and 8 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781547605460
Format Audiobook
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Age Range 10-12 (Tweens)
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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