Lily and the Unicorn King - (The Unicorn King) by Kate Gordon (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Gallop into an exciting new world of warrior unicorns, feuding witches and brave friends!

Lily wants nothing more than to qualify for the Pony Club championship, but her training is in jeopardy from the moment she hears a curious sound under the stars. It reveals an impossible sight: battle-ready unicorns appearing out of thin air.

When the unicorn king asks her to hide his herd from an evil sorceress, she can't turn her back on the animals in need... Somehow she'll make time alongside training her pony, school and native herb lessons with her Maori grandmother.

Lily calls on her friends to share the terrifying responsibility. If they fail, their 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. Ride into the adventure today!

Review Quotes

Kate Gordon has created an enchanting world bursting with believable characters, mythical creatures and valiant unicorns. Lily and the Unicorn King is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves pony stories, magic and adventure. Amanda Wills, author of the Riverdale Pony Stories

A picture perfect adventure story for horse (and unicorn!) lovers everywhere!
I just loved Kate Gordon's first book. The story of Lily, her best friends, their ponies and the adventure that unfolds after meeting the unicorn king and his herd really is super story-telling and I couldn't put it down. Totally immersed in the story, I really could close my eyes, remember my first pony and imagine me and my pony club friends having a magical adventure just like this - what school holiday dreams are made of! Congratulations Kate on a super read! A happy reader

Lily and the Unicorn King is a truly splendid and gripping book which put a twist on the usual unicorn book. I have felt really connected with all the characters, making Lily's friends [Chloe and Sasha] feel almost like my friends. The fact that they have to keep their massive secret just makes the story so interesting and full of secrecy. There is simply nothing bad about this book that I could think of. a 9-year-old reader