Fancy Nancy and the Quest for the Unicorn: Includes Over 30 Stickers!

by Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Join Fancy Nancy as she embarks on a quest for a unicorn in this fun story from the dazzling bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

Nancy and Bree are unicorn experts. (That’s a fancy way of saying they know almost everything about them.) When they decide to go on an epic quest to find a unicorn, Freddy and JoJo want to play too.

Together, they follow trails of glitter—but after searching high and low, Freddy and JoJo complain that they are all quested out! The big sisters won’t quit, and take a guess at what they discover…

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Unicorns, Fiction

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2019

About the author

Since the publication of Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor's closet now boasts so many boas, tiaras, and sparkly ensembles that sometimes friends do not recognize her on the street. She still resides (that's a fancy word for lives) in New York City with her family and their canine companion, Arrow. --from the publisher's website

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Fancy Nancy and unicorns, but this book, about both, is not my favorite. It feels rushed and not fleshed out to me and the fancy words aren’t all that. It’s fine and any kid who loves Nancy should like this too, but it felt flimsy to me.

The kids go on a quest for a toy Unicorn in the back yard. Simple and sort of interesting.

I didn’t read this to the nephew as he would have killed me and the niece wasn’t interested in this either. It’s only my review today. I do love those memories of playing in my childhood backyard on beautiful days. They felt endless and magical. I miss them.

[La Coccinelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story about Nancy and her friends isn't one of my favourites. (I think part of it is that I'm not a huge fan of Carolyn Bracken's illustrations; they're close to Robin Preiss Glasser's and Ted Enik's takes on the characters, but... they're not quite the same).

In this book, Nancy and Bree decide to have a unicorn quest, and they let their younger siblings help. Dad hides one of Nancy's unicorn toys in the backyard, and the kids try to find it. But Dad hides it too well, and the younger siblings get frustrated and bored. So they quit. After Nancy and Bree find the unicorn, they retire to their tent for a tea party... and of the course the siblings want to join. But Nancy tells them it's a "questers-only tea party". (Eventually Dad comes in and manipulates them with flattery so the little ones can join in. Whatever works, I guess.)

The story is just okay. The illustrations are just okay. The message is just okay. I do like the amount of "fancy" words in this book. I just wish the whole thing had been as magical as the mythical creature the kids were trying to find! As it is, it fell a little flat for me.

[TheAccidental Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

She wants to have me read this to her again and again. And again. That, coupled with the Lemony Snicket type dictionary definitions (except they are not funny) makes this a five star for me. A three year old can learn vocabulary from books while having fun reading. And discussing. I hope most moms, dads and grandparents remember that there is huge value in stopping every once in a while during the read to talk about all kinds of things.

[Aneesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Unicorns ARE real to me." -4yo

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy is going on a quest with her best friend and they decide to include their younger siblings. However, when it seems that the younger ones quit the quest, they are not invited to the lemonade party afterwards. Will the older siblings learn to show grace to their younger siblings?

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute premise and starts off well but I feel like Nancy was pretty mean to the younger kids. It was written as though she punished them by sending them Way while she and Bree kept questing. Bad form Nancy!

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first discovered Fancy Nancy with my oldest daughter who is now 17. My youngest daughter loves to look at the pictures while I read her the stories. She’s really into Unicorns right now so this was the perfect Christmas gift!

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the rich vocabulary in this book

Beautifully illustrated

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww, Nancy and Bree had some fun unicorn hunting adventures with their brother Freddy and Jojo. Kind of makes you want to search for unicorns too, doesn't it?

[Mya Zuckrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age range: 1st through 4th
Summary: Nancy and Bree are on a quest to find unicorns. They know everything you need to know about unicorns. Freddie and JoJo want to join and spend a long time searching.
Review: This book is very adorable. I like that they do not give up on their quest. This might not be a book boys are interested in, but I think everyone can take something from it.
In-class activity: What is something you wanted and never gave up? (Students can write three different things or essay form)

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick review of Fancy Nancy and the Quest for the Unicorn by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

An interesting book that teaches vocabulary words to kids (daunting, quest and frustrating being the words in this book). So, a good learning tool. It looks like it is part of a series which could be interesting to look at too.

I think the quest for the unicorn toy is actually a cool activity for kids to do and I’ll have to try it with my nieces sometime (they like unicorns).

It has good messages about playing well together with siblings too. A cute story, but very short.

[Libby Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the Fancy Nancy books are simply magnificent. That's fancy for really great. ;) If you want an awesome way to introduce some fantastic vocabulary to your kids, these books are spot on. They're not just for girls either. Our two year old boy relates very well to the siblings in the stories.

We just had a Fancy Nancy tea party with some friends and ALL boys and girls enjoyed dressing up fancy. We also did a mimic unicorn quest.

Recommended for 3 and up.

[janeann fessler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The delightful Nancy is at it again!

I love children's books. I mean, I am only 65 and still a kid! Nancy loves unicorns so she goes on a quest for the mythical beast. Of course her best friend and her little brother wants to come along. Will they finally find a unicorn in their very own back yard?

[Brian Kemp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute well written

Always great to read and well illustrations
My daughter always enjoys and they are educating with her “fancy” words. Oh la la

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do like how these books build vocabulary.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy and Bree have Nancy's Dad hide a unicorn in the back yard, so they can go on a quest. JoJo and Freddy join in the quest for a while, but they give up before the unicorn is foune.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like unicorns

[Tayte Cumberland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teehee easy quick read

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy and her friend (and their younger siblings) go questing for unicorns in the backyard. It was decent, but not outstanding.

[Drew Dillenburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daughter loves Unicorns.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bree and Nancy go on an adventure to find a unicorn. Freddy and Jojo join in, but get bored quickly.