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Unicorn Diaries #10
Bo and the Witch: A Branches Book
Bo and the unicorns meet a magical witch who needs help in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author of Owl Diaries!
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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
In this tenth book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, Unicorn Bo and friends can't wait to spot a witch! Witches live high above the clouds and are rarely seen flying in the sky. But on one fateful day, a young witch named Charm crash lands in Sparklegrove Forest! The unicorns are super excited to meet a witch for the first time. But when they realize the witch is in trouble, will the unicorns be able to help Charm find her way back home? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
In this tenth book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, Unicorn Bo and friends can't wait to spot a witch! Witches live high above the clouds and are rarely seen flying in the sky. But on one fateful day, a young witch named Charm crash lands in Sparklegrove Forest! The unicorns are super excited to meet a witch for the first time. But when they realize the witch is in trouble, will the unicorns be able to help Charm find her way back home? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!
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Published June 4, 2024
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Rebecca Elliott
214 books301 followersRebecca Elliott is the author and illustrator of the best-selling Owl Diaries series (Scholastic US) & over 20 picture books including Just Because, Sometimes, Naked Trevor and Zoo Girl, for which she was nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal.
Her new series The Unicorn Diaries (Scholastic US) & her first YA novel 'Pretty Funny ' (Penguin Random House) are out now.
Her new series The Unicorn Diaries (Scholastic US) & her first YA novel 'Pretty Funny ' (Penguin Random House) are out now.
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October 19, 2024See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/bo-and...
BO AND THE WITCH is a delightful and colorful chapter book about helping others and learning new things. Bo and the other unicorns are so excited because it is witch season, where they can look up above the clouds and see the witches learning to fly. They are hoping to spot one and watching as much as they can. A witch falls from the sky, and the unicorns are thrilled to meet her. They try to help find her broom, but it is broken, so she cannot get home. They help her to create a new one, but she does not seem to want to go back - which they learn is because she is not very good at magic or flying. Luckily, the unicorns know what she needs - practice!
What I loved: This is clever and fun story with plenty of magic, relatable characters, and an encouraging plot. The story is told in chapters that are diary entries from Bo, who records a bit of their days. Most of the pages are filled with illustrations and occasionally speech bubbles to convey the story through images. These are fantastically fun with lots of colors and all of the unicorn friends. The ultimate message about the importance of friendship, encouragement, and practice was a great one!
This is a fantastic choice for early chapter book readers, as the chapters are very short with most of the pages covered by illustrations. There are only a few sentences on most pages to read, and the words are relatively straight-forward. The book has a bit of a graphic novel feel with many illustrations also having speech bubbles and helps to keep the reader engaged and in the story. The font is clear, and also has lines as per writing paper that will help early independent readers to follow along smoothly.
Final verdict: With endearing characters, a relatable storyline, and lovely, colorful images, BO AND THE WITCH is a charming early chapter book that will work well for young independent readers.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
BO AND THE WITCH is a delightful and colorful chapter book about helping others and learning new things. Bo and the other unicorns are so excited because it is witch season, where they can look up above the clouds and see the witches learning to fly. They are hoping to spot one and watching as much as they can. A witch falls from the sky, and the unicorns are thrilled to meet her. They try to help find her broom, but it is broken, so she cannot get home. They help her to create a new one, but she does not seem to want to go back - which they learn is because she is not very good at magic or flying. Luckily, the unicorns know what she needs - practice!
What I loved: This is clever and fun story with plenty of magic, relatable characters, and an encouraging plot. The story is told in chapters that are diary entries from Bo, who records a bit of their days. Most of the pages are filled with illustrations and occasionally speech bubbles to convey the story through images. These are fantastically fun with lots of colors and all of the unicorn friends. The ultimate message about the importance of friendship, encouragement, and practice was a great one!
This is a fantastic choice for early chapter book readers, as the chapters are very short with most of the pages covered by illustrations. There are only a few sentences on most pages to read, and the words are relatively straight-forward. The book has a bit of a graphic novel feel with many illustrations also having speech bubbles and helps to keep the reader engaged and in the story. The font is clear, and also has lines as per writing paper that will help early independent readers to follow along smoothly.
Final verdict: With endearing characters, a relatable storyline, and lovely, colorful images, BO AND THE WITCH is a charming early chapter book that will work well for young independent readers.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
December 26, 2024
I was less than enthused with the return of the baby mermaid who is being abused by her mother. Also, where was the witch's family or even her teacher? Why didn't anyone come looking for her?
The only redeeming quality of this book was the moral that we are all good at different things, and that's okay, and also that it's okay to ask for help.
The only redeeming quality of this book was the moral that we are all good at different things, and that's okay, and also that it's okay to ask for help.
August 18, 2025
Me: What did you like about this book?
Fae: I liked it because about this book… the witch was cute and it loves in a cool castle in the sky. I wish I had something like that. Bye bye bye bye bye bye done.
Me: How many stars?
Fae: 8!!
Fae: I liked it because about this book… the witch was cute and it loves in a cool castle in the sky. I wish I had something like that. Bye bye bye bye bye bye done.
Me: How many stars?
Fae: 8!!
August 30, 2024
I liked the blue hair on the witch.
January 1, 2025
Appropriate for: all ages!
My 7 year old daughter loves Unicorn Diaries! This one had a good message about trying hard and asking others for help.
My 7 year old daughter loves Unicorn Diaries! This one had a good message about trying hard and asking others for help.
January 23, 2025
Super cute!
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