Ariana and Whisper

Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens #8

by Julie Sykes, Lucy Truman (Illustrator)

Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That’s what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.

Ariana loves hanging out at the Unicorn Academy stables and looking after her beautiful unicorn, Whisper. She just hopes that their differences won’t stop them bonding!

All the animals are leaving the Verdant Forest, and everyone is worried. Ariana and Whisper will need all their courage to protect their friends and bring the animals safely home…

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Magic, Unicorns

112 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2019

About the author

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Welcome to my website. Come on in and have a look around. You can find out about my books and also about me.

Name:
Julie Sykes

Birthday:
My birthday month is August

Place of birth:
Kingston upon Thames

Places I’ve lived:
My family moved to Australia just after I was born but returned to England in time for me to start school. I was educated in Surrey and lived there until I got married. I now live in the south of England with my husband and our three children. We used to live on a fish farm, which we shared with 300,000 rainbow trout. We share our current home with a few goldfish and a white wolf cunningly disguised as a dog.

Jobs:
I’ve worked in a kennels, shops, pubs and on a mushroom farm. My first full-time job was as a laboratory technician and after that a teacher. I’m now a full time writer.

First book published:
There were two - This and That and I Don’t Want To Go To Bed!

Favourite Things:
Family, friends, Spring (the season not the bouncy sort although bouncing is good, too), cappuccino, Danish pastries, Cornwall, the sea, books, animals, chocolate.

Worst Things:
Litter, vandals, cleaning the house, having NOTHING to read.

Hobbies:
Reading, walking, cooking, hanging out in cafés.

Reviews

[lucy schalk · Rating 5 out of 5]

so cute I think it was so good for a first timer reading unicorn academy! and i was reading it during PSSAS so anything’s better than just sitting. but 5/5 loved it!🦄🦄🦄🦄

[Thalia S. A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't find this as interesting as all the other books in the series. It was a bit boring to hear that Ariana is scared of all of the animals. In my opinion, I'd love the animals. (Except for the snake with the horn.)
The story is a nice one, though. Whisper is a great unicorn, plus the adventure is great.

[Alyssa N.S. Thurber · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good time with my 7 year old

There’s magic involved so there are some plot twists. The world is like a unicorn Harry Potter but not nearly as deep/descriptive. I think the pace of the book is good and there are enough pictures every few pages to keep my daughter engaged. It is a good read-aloud book for spending time with girls who love horses, unicorns and mommy time!

[Eve L-A Witherington · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the animals start to act strange, Ariana and her friends must find magical rain seeds to stop the bad magic effecting the water and the animals who drink it.



A short sweet take about friendship believing in each other and saving the day.

[Joud Algorain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this story because it is one of my favorite books.

The best part is when(well Ariana actually has some beads in her hair) one of Ariana's beads turn the same color as Whisper's mane and tail.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really fun read with my 5 year old. We enjoyed discussing the tensions between the girls and exploring the social aspects of the book as much as the magic adventure. We'll be reading more in the collection!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars according to my almost 6yo

[Keith Scheessele · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.1 w/Hope

[Danjela · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was really fun and quick. I rlly liked it, except that it really didn't have much going on and it's definitely for younger audience. Still, it was really good.

[Cute Rabbit · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve finished yet again another book from this series.Cant wait to read the next boookkkkkkk!

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read it as a bedtime book for our 9 year old. She enjoys the Unicorn Academy series. She thought this book had more action than some of the others. She rates it five stars.

[Christine Linn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with my 9yo who gives it 5 stars for the adventure and the resolution.

[Ruby G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This series keeps getting better and better!

[Joud Algorain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book and it is one of my favourite books!!