Tamaki, Mariko. Unicorn Power. Illustrated by Brooke A. Allen. Amulet Books, 2017. 239 pages. Hardcover $12.89, ISBN 978-1-41972-725-2
TL;DR: Do I recommend this book? Yes
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Fiction
Part of a series? Yes! This is the first Lumberjanes novel; it draws heavily on action that has happened in the comics.
Book Summary:
One day the Lumberjanes find themselves face to face with UNICORNS! While Ripley is stoked beyond belief with this find alone, April notices a HUMONGOUS mountain that is recorded on zero maps. April knows she can earn a super-rare badge … and if all of them explore, they will all earn it together! But there’s a weird broken sign on the ground that nobody reads, and some weird weather, and … well, will this mission go smoothly? Or is this bound to turn out like a campfire tale?
Reader’s Notes:
I read Beware the Kitten Holy, so I’m familiar with the Lumberjanes, and I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun romp through the wacky woods outside their camp for hardcore lady-types. I’d absolutely hand this off to a Lumberjanes fan.
Grade Level: 5-8
Awards and Starred Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews starred, 08/15/17
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