Mira CAN’T WAIT to start Unicorn School. (Her big sister goes and won’t stop going on about it). But when Mira arrives on her first day all the unicorns are gone . . . except Dave!

Naughtiest Unicorn and the Firework Festival: The magical new Naughtiest Unicorn and the Firework Festival: The magical new

This is a cute, Easy Chapter book that I think any child could enjoy. There is equal time given to both girl and boy characters, though the main character is a girl. The girls in the book are brave and one boy is timid while the other boy is a slight bully. Dave isn’t quite the sparkly unicorn Mira was expecting to find at the end of the rainbow – he’s more grumpy than glittery, more interested in lunch than magical Quests and he always runs off when Mira tries to ride him – but Mira’s not going to let that get her down. Along with her new friends and their (much more glittery) unicorns, she is determined to be the best at Quests and protect the special unicorn world! Het deed me net iets teveel denken aan De Magische Eenhoorn Academie van Julie Sykes (kinderen mogen naar een magische school, krijgen een eenhoorn, moeten een band er mee krijgen, eenhoorn krijgt superkrachten (nog niet in deze maar de kinderen zijn wel aan het praten erover dat ze misschien zoiets krijgen), er gebeurt iets spannends en onze MC MOET helpen want zij is DE ENIGE die dit kan en ze moet dat samen met haar eenhoorn doen dus +1 op relatie). The author makes her world seem fun, though the book is short enough that there is plenty of development available in future books. There are lots of illustrations that help the reader picture the scenery.

However things don't go to plan when she gets paired up with Dave a lazy food loving unicorn who's very unique and the pair have a challenge becoming besties to be able to compete in quests and win medals, will they bond or become trouble? Mira: Dave, Dave, wake up! We’re doing an interview! It’s all about our brilliant book, The Naughtiest Unicorn, which is out NOW!

Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise - Waterstones The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Spooky Surprise - Waterstones

Mira watches as her new classmates receive their unicorn partners. Raheem gets Brave, Darcy receives Star and Jake’s new friend is called Pegasus. Soon it is Mira’s turn when her unicorn partner is revealed she is less than impressed – He’s overweight, grumpy, lazy, and a little naughty. He’s also called Dave. Throughout you get to witness Mira trying desperately to help Dave be a good unicorn. Rather than let her sadness at not getting a unicorn like her friends stand in her way, she is determined to make Dave the best unicorn – Unfortunately, Dave isn’t really that bothered.Mira: I know! I’m so excited too. I just have so much fun with you and our friends at Unicorn School and I think everyone will enjoy reading about our adventures. Like the time… Oh, wait, I don’t want to spoil the book for anyone! So, Dave, as this is an interview, can you tell me about your childhood? Mira: Hi everyone! My name is Mira and THIS is Dave! He’s my UBFF (Unicorn Best Friend Forever) and he’s the best unicorn in the whole world! OK so he might be a BIT different from other unicorns. Maybe a BIT smaller and a BIT plumper and a BIT less sparkly. But he’s still AWESOME!