Frozen Unicorn

Dark Unicorns #5

by Alice Hemming

Long ago, a cruel winter plagued the land and people started to mysteriously disappear. A girl called Violet heard all the stories, and the rumors that an evil unicorn was behind it all. But then, years later, when a terrible winter descends once more, and Violet’s True Love, Nicolas, goes missing she realizes the old stories must be true, and embarks on a risky journey to the far North. It will push her to her limits ... but she may just discover help, friendship, and comfort in the most unlikely places. Dark Set off on journeys of adventure, mystery, and danger with these epic tales filled with magical unicorns, fearsome villains, and inspiring heroines.

Genres: Fantasy, Unicorns, Middle Grade

Paperback

Published January 6, 2022

About the author

Alice Hemming is the author of over fifty books for children, including the bestselling Dark Unicorns series (Scholastic), and picture book, The Leaf Thief with illustrator Nicola Slater (Scholastic 2020), which has sold across the world and been translated into nineteen languages. Alice lives in Hertfordshire, UK with her husband and two children, and works in a writing shed at the top of her garden.

Reviews

[Poppy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story was great! My favorite bit was near the end when Violet went into that cottage

[kimdokja · Rating 4 out of 5]

honestly, i initially read this because of the "unicorn." i wasnt expecting anything at all, i found it merely overwhelming and cool, so I read it.

boom, a while later it became intriguing enough for me to read it in one sitting. I didn't even notice how many pages I've already flicked and the time that has passed.

For a kids book, this is beyond my imagination, ultimately immaculate.

or maybe i am too easy to please, but this is a great book—realistic character behavior and personalities. plot twist caught me off gaurd tew.

especially for our mc that has a silver spoon all her life, venturing out to the far north is a labor that she has never EVER experienced even worse, thought of.

Lollllll, live laugh love unicorns

[N.L. McFarlane · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy a good, unique fairytale with adventure, love, mystery and plot twists...then this is a great page-turning read. I loved the plot twists, the revelations and the characters in this story...there's one certain cosy place I'd enjoy visiting. I enjoy reading these unicorn books as theres always hidden little meanings and messages to pick up on.
I love how the characters grow and become more than what they were and their transformations are what makes the stories so special.

[HA · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter asked me to read this book as it was one of her favourites this year.
Fairytale with true love Nicolas and Violet with Madam Verger and the Frozen Unicorn.
Beautiful descriptions of the nights by the fire on the mountainside, Elgu (the kind troll with cosy home and the warm snodo made from feathers) and the River Fairies, the Inventor Creator Trolls, the spring garden and the Ice Fortress.

[Emma Boxer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a young read, I still picked it up because sometimes I enjoy them as an easy read and a pallet cleanser between bigger reads.
It was fun and well written and I really enjoyed the story for a young/teen book

[Camille Marsella · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Frozen Unicorn is a beautiful tale, reminding me so much of Hans Christian Andersen's tales. A well written adventure of love and friendship that will surpass all obstacles coming in their way. Violet will do everything in her power to save her lifelong friend Nicolas.

[Charlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy these books and when I am reading them I feel like I have guessed what is going to happen but the ending always surprises me.

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit slow to get going but wholesome and atmospheric once it does

[Abi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping! I was screaming at the end. Before reading this, I honestly believed that all the books in the Dark Unicorns series were just standalone novels in the same world but finding out that wasn't the case was incredible! Five stars 24/7 365!

[Tracey-louise Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Krysten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geared more towards younger readers but I still enjoyed it and it’s nice to have a more simple yet fantastical story. Plus I love unicorns!

[Harriet Woodhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a lot of adventure hopefully the rest do too.

[Me Just · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I have ever read