Nobody Rides the Unicorn

by Adrian Mitchell

Book Overview

Zoe is a poor, orphaned beggar girl living on the outskirts of the kingdom of Joppardy. She is also the quietest, gentlest girl in the land, which is exactly what the king is looking for. He needs the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439112044
• ISBN13: 9780439112048
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book

I have been reading this book to kindergarten age children for several years. They love it. It is briefly scary and sad, but it has a wonderful happy ending. Parents seem to like it to. I got this copy for my step daughter's kindergarten teacher.

One of the best modern fairytales!!!

I bought this both, for my 2 year old daughter and for me, an avid unicorns lover/collector. If it's about unicorns, I buy it. Didn't care so much of story, just saw a unicorn. After reading though, I was touched by the story. Never since the Last Unicorn have I read such a wonderful unicorn story. Unlike Last Unicorn, this story keeps my daughter's attention as well, till she gets older. Always in unicorn folklore you hear "nobody rides a unicorn". You can attract it, pet it, talk to it, and capture it, but riding was all but impossible in most true unicorn stories. It only seemed natural that a little "nobody" was allowed to ride a magnificent beast. A wonderful story for all ages and most of all, unicorn lovers!

Beautiful Fairy Tale

Adrian Mitchell has written a wonderful fairy tale, complete with evil king, beggar girl turned heroine and happily ever after ending. Zoe is "nobody's" child and lives alone on the outskirts of town. Her voice is soft and sweet. When the king wants to capture a unicorn for the magic in its horn, he tricks Zoe into helping him. He sends her into the forest to sing softly and when a beautiful unicorn comes, lies down and puts his head in her lap, the king's men capture it. But Zoe is angry, defies the king and sets the unicorn free. After she is banished from the kingdom, she sets out to find her special friend. Nobody Rides the Unicorn is a lovely, sensitive story, with a message, the whole family will treasure. Children will begin to understand the rewards of doing what is right and listening to their consciences. The story is complimented with beautiful illustrations and the artwork is as special and appealing to youngsters, as the tale itself. As a great bedtime story and a must for all home libraries, this book will be a part of your family for many years to come.

Let It Bind You In It's Spell

This picture book is captivating. With a simple message of hope woven through with inspiration, follow Zoe in her quest. This will capture any child's imagination with the simplicity and magic of the story and the superb illustrations. Sure to be a favourite.

HEARTWARMING JOURNEY

A GENTLE AND BREATHTAKING JOURNEY INTO A TIME AND PLACE WHERE INNOCENCE AND MEEKNESS PREVAIL. A PARANOID KING COOERCES ZOE, A QUIET CHILD BELONGING TO NO ONE, INTO UNKNOWINGLY TRAPPING A UNICORN WHOSE HORN WOULD ASSURE THE KINGS SAFETY. APPALLED BY HER PART IN THE AMBUSH, ZOE LETS THE MEEK ANIMAL RUN FREE. BANISHED FROM HER LONELY WORLD BY THE KING, SHE SEEKS TO BE REUNITED WITH THE UNICORN AND VENTURES OFF TO HIS PRIVATE WORLD BEHIND THE WATERFALL. JOURNEY'S OF THIS MAGNITUDE SHOULD NOT BE MISSED.