Dana Simpson (1)

This graphic novel is a story about a girl, Phoebe, who runs into a unicorn. The unicorn grants her one wish but Phoebe has a really had time deciding on what she wants her wishes to be. Although Phoebe has a hard time with coming up with this wish, she does have a vast imagination. This is especially true since Phoebe is the only one who can see the unicorn, Marigold. Phoebe finally decides that her wish is going to be that Marigold is her best friend. Together in the story they go on many adventures, joke together, and create a magical friendship together. This is the friend book of this series!

Although I don't think this book can be used to create thoughtful discussion topics, I think this is a great series to have in a classroom library for students to learn a love for reading. A great book for intermediate readers.… (meer)

I think the best way to review a Phoebe book is to basically give you out of context lines that are the most fun: "That seems impractical and ridiculous." "I tried very hard to select a very concerned looking bush to hide in." "It is like a dagger to my soul, to have to confess my extreme wonderfulness!" "It's interesting finding out your butt is more talented than your hands." "No you cannot! I am expertly concealed." "Festive holiday sarcasm!" (that may be my favorite) Bottom line is, if you enjoy the other Phoebe books, you'll really enjoy this. While technically the age range is meant for middle grade, my almost 10 year old niece has been reading these books now for almost 4 years and they remain the ONLY incentive that will get her to clean her room (so thank goodness they come out twice a year otherwise it would be plushie avalanche that truly ends the world). Without hammering over the head or treating the "teaching" moments as big deals, these books can teach a child empathy, patience, resourcefulness and mutual understanding that unicorns are magnificent beings we should all cherish and compliment (but not too often or they'll float away).… (meer)