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Summary: What a Find!
Review: Tanaquil is the only daughter of a powerful sorceress who lives in a great fortress in the middle of a huge desert...but Tanaquil's life is not the fairy tale it may seem. Her mother is devoted to her magic and has very little to do with Tanaquil. Tanaquil has no magical ability of her own, no friends, and nothing to do but mend a few broken things about the fortress. She is bored, lonely, and discontent with her life.Tanaquil's life is changed forever when she chances to find the skeleton of a unicorn. It is in bits and pieces and scattered, but Tanaquil finds the bones and puts the skeleton back together...and then the unicorn comes to life! For some reason, Tanaquil is drawn to the unicorn and, when he flees her mother's desert, Tanaquil follows. And thus begins an adventure that will change Tanaquil's life forever...and reveal a surprising destiny.
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Summary: First Book in the Unicorn Series
Review: Tanaquil, the 15-year-old protagonist in "Black Unicorn," lives in a desert fortress with her inept sorceress mother, Jaive. Here Tanaquil collects fossils that she finds in the sand. Then one day she discovers the skeleton of a unicorn, and by putting the pieces together, the unicorn somehow comes back to life, leading her and her pet peeve (yes, it's actually called a peeve--a small, catlike creature that's somewhat akin to the beasts in "Biting the Sun") on one adventure after another, ultimately reuniting her with her unknown father and sister in a faraway city. The title is somewhat misleading, in that "Black Unicorn" isn't predominantly about unicorns, but more of a young woman's quest. I really loved Tanaquil's little "sidekick," the peeve, who creates a lighthearted touch to the story, almost stealing every scene with its high-strung antics and broken English. This is an appropriate book for all ages, though ideal for young girls interested in fantasies/adventures. Plus it's short (188 pages) and easy to read. If you liked this one, then you'll probably like the following two in this series: "Gold Unicorn" and "Red Unicorn."
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Summary: A marvalous book!
Review: This book was MARVALOUS! Although there was one fault, it was that the introduction on the front flap gave the ending away; soo, DON'T READ THE FRONT FLAP IF YOU LIKE SUSPENCE! Once again I must say this was a MARVALOUS, EXELLENT, EXTRAORDINARY, GRAND, GREAT book!
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Summary: A marvalous book!
Review: This book was MARVALOUS! Although there was one fault, it was that the introduction on the front flap gave the ending away; soo, DON'T READ THE FRONT FLAP IF YOU LIKE SUSPENCE! Once again I must say this was a MARVALOUS, EXELLENT, EXTRAORDINARY, GRAND, GREAT book!
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Summary: One of the greatest books I've ever read.
Review: This book was pure genius from beginning to end,it started good it ended good.I never lost interest in the story once.This is deffinetly one of my favorites and I doubt that any other will ever replace this one.I believe that the characters are very realistic in a sense and that the leading lady ,Tanaquil is a great role model for young ladies.Although it's not on sale now I recommend looking in your library so can read this wonderful book.
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Summary: An excellent book all around
Review: This is a really terrific book--beautifully written, with a great plot and characters. It's a kind of bohemian science fiction. You can read this a million times without getting tired of it (I know).
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Summary: Great!
Review: This is an absolutely wonderful book! I love the whole series and the whole concept! This is a must read for any fantasy lover!
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Summary: This book is a must read for Fantasy lovers
Review: This is my alltime favorite book! It starts out kind of slow in the beginning but once you get into it the story is amazing. If you love unicorns and a good fantasy book read this one, you wont regret it.
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Summary: A wonderful unicorn tale
Review: This is probably one of the best unicorn stories I have ever read. Great characters, unexpected humour, and a wonderful setting make for a great place for the plot.
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Summary: "The Black Unicorn" by Tanith Lee
Review: When Tanaquil and her peeve leave her mother Jadis' desert castle after accidently reviving a magical beast, they don't know at all what to find. When they join a desert caravan going to Sea City, the results are disastrous. When she gets to Sea City, she's even hastled by the Artisian's Guild! And all the while she has the black unicorn at her back, ruining things! Is the unicorn a curse sent to destry her or a blessing continually moving her on to better things? I recommend this book to anybody who love a good fantasy or mystery. But you have to deal with a little (or a lot of) confusion, especially in the beginning. I think this is a great book a about a girl wanting to find her place in the world on her own.
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