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Camp Princess #2
Unicorns? Get Real!
When rumors of wild unicorns come to Camp Princess, there's a frenzy of excitement as the royal maidens prepare for the Unicorn Round-Up. But Princess Gundersnap has more important things to worry about. Her war-inclined mother has taken her beloved pony, Menschmik, into battle, and Gundersnap fears for his life. Besides, Gundersnap is much too practical to believe in unicorns. Or is she? Both the magical tapestry in the tower and her favorite local witch, Berwynna, seem to be trying to tell Gundersnap something. Could the Unicorn Round-Up be more than just a bunch of royal hooey?
160 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
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Kathryn Lasky
266 books2,277 followersKathryn Lasky, also known as Kathryn Lasky Knight and E. L. Swann, is an award-winning American author of over one hundred books for children and adults. Best known for the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, her work has been translated into 19 languages and includes historical fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction.
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November 15, 2012
Reviewed by Carrie Spellman for TeensReadToo.com
Camp Princess is in session again, and Princesses Alicia, Gundersnap, and Kristen have returned to the South Turret, with the addition of tiny Princess Myrella. This session it's Gundersnap's turn to be in the spotlight, in the midst of rumors of a dance with real Princes and a unicorn round-up! Gundersnap has much greater concerns than Princes and unicorns, though.
First, there's Gortle, a dwarf from Gundersnap's castle, who has come to keep Gundersnap company. In other kingdoms, dwarves are used as entertainment and are commanded to do tricks that Gundersnap considers rude and demeaning. To her, Gortle is a friend, and she is determined that he will be treated with respect. This is hardly a problem in the South Turret, but the rest of Camp Princess is a different story.
Additionally, Gortle brings with him the news that Gundersnap's Queen mother has taken her own, personal, favorite horse into battle! Aside from being a dear friend, Menschmik, the pony, is hardly battle ready. How dare her mother take her pony!
Who could even think about Princes and unicorns at a time like this? Suddenly, it's starting to look like things are more connected than they appear. Gundersnap may have to hope that the rumors are not only true, but that both Princes and unicorns are more dependable than she expects.
Not as lighthearted as the first story in the series, BORN TO RULE, and almost more lovable because of it, the latest romp through Camp Princess is as sweet as the last. With another part of the tapestry complete, it appears that Princess Kristen is up next.
Camp Princess is in session again, and Princesses Alicia, Gundersnap, and Kristen have returned to the South Turret, with the addition of tiny Princess Myrella. This session it's Gundersnap's turn to be in the spotlight, in the midst of rumors of a dance with real Princes and a unicorn round-up! Gundersnap has much greater concerns than Princes and unicorns, though.
First, there's Gortle, a dwarf from Gundersnap's castle, who has come to keep Gundersnap company. In other kingdoms, dwarves are used as entertainment and are commanded to do tricks that Gundersnap considers rude and demeaning. To her, Gortle is a friend, and she is determined that he will be treated with respect. This is hardly a problem in the South Turret, but the rest of Camp Princess is a different story.
Additionally, Gortle brings with him the news that Gundersnap's Queen mother has taken her own, personal, favorite horse into battle! Aside from being a dear friend, Menschmik, the pony, is hardly battle ready. How dare her mother take her pony!
Who could even think about Princes and unicorns at a time like this? Suddenly, it's starting to look like things are more connected than they appear. Gundersnap may have to hope that the rumors are not only true, but that both Princes and unicorns are more dependable than she expects.
Not as lighthearted as the first story in the series, BORN TO RULE, and almost more lovable because of it, the latest romp through Camp Princess is as sweet as the last. With another part of the tapestry complete, it appears that Princess Kristen is up next.
June 27, 2008
I only picked this book up because it was by Katherine Lasky, who's a Newbery-nominated author. It wasn't so much awful as horribly uneven. J.K. Rowling can mix modern and medieval Europe because her world is set up carefully as a culture within a culture. Lasky's world doesn't appear to have been set up as much as cribbed from various easily identifiable features from the Potterverse. Without any rationale, the story of girls at a special school for princesses in vaguely-Renaissance vaguely-Europe except for the gossip magazines and makeup is just... weird. On the other hand, it has unicorns, princesses, and fancy clothes, so girls in the 7-10 year-old age range might be willing to overlook the problems.
September 18, 2010
This is the second book of this series that i read when I was 12 and going through my rather late in life princess phase. I remember being upset that this was the last one that was out in this series at the time.
October 1, 2008
if you like anything to do with horses, then READ THIS BOOK!!
November 5, 2009
this book is ok. i got kind of confused in some of the parts. princess gundersnap is my favorite character. she seems out goin i think i like 2 be friends with her.
March 24, 2014
it was awesome
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