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It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? In this anthology, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (unicorn and zombie, respectively), strong arguments are made for both sides in the form of short stories. Half of the stories portray the... read more
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Summary edit
Holly Black is a girl who is more then fascinated by unicorns. She says they are pure and beautiful. She thinks zombies are despicable creatures that are gross and do nothing but shamble. Justine Larbalestier loves zombies, and likes the fact that they shamble. She says zombies are fearless... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Jess: She is the princess of Garth Nix's Unicorn story. She is the queen and king's daughter. She also has a unicorn named Elibet.
- Alecia: Add a description of this character.
- James
- Kalyn
- Jack
- Jeremy
- Yves
- Jeff
- Jess: Jess, is on of the main characters from Garth Nix's Unicorns story. She owns a unicorn named, Elibet.
- Alison
- Tahmina
- Dr. Bill
- Prettypants
- Aidan
- Sammy
- Belcazar
- Joan
- Evan Connor
- Franklin
- Duke Grayson
- Kate Higgins
- Zeke
- Iza
- Jody
- Javier
- Otto
- Sofie
- John
- Rebecca
- Michael
- Allison
- Steve
- Douglas
- Mrs. Freelander
- Mrs. Schaffer
- Roxie
- George
- Beihito
- Ted
- Holly
- Alex
- Katey
- Alma
- Melissa
- Munchkin
Quotes edit
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“"Zombies shamble. I disapprove of shambling. And they have bits that fall off. You never see a unicorn behaving that way." "Zombies are the proletariat. Long live the workers!"”
Holly -
“Oh, I see, so you're all for the use of unicorn products. Are you thinking about having a unicorn coat made for yourself as well? I wonder how PETA feels about your unicorn-exploting ways. . .”
Justine -
“But Holly, if you ask nicely, a zombie will give you a piggyback ride even if you are not a virgin. And that is why zombies win.”
Cherie Priest -
“But the Horn of a Unicorn can cure diseases! Possibly the diseases you might get from accepting a piggyback ride from a zombie.”
Holly
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a zombie will give you a piggyback ride even if you are not a virgin. And that is why zombies win.
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So, he smells like the best meal you’ve ever eaten, but you kind of want to bone him too. Can’t have it both ways. You aren’t a necro.
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His arm brushes against yours, slick with his sweat. You have such a raging hard-on you can only hope he doesn’t look down.
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“Let me guess,” Alison said. “Is his name Voldemort?”
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A part he won’t miss, and then fuck the rest of him. Eat an arm or something. He can still fuck with one arm. Not that well, though. Probably wouldn’t like it. Okay, a hand. Who ever needed a left hand? Then you remember that Jack—that’s his name, the mac and cheese—plays lacrosse. That’s probably where he got all those yummy muscles. You need two hands for lacrosse. A pinky? Damn, you might as well starve yourself.
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First Sentence edit
The girl did not ride the unicorn because no one ever did.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
The Highest Justice by Garth Nix
Love Will Tear Us Apart by Alaya Dawn Johnson
Purity Test by Naomi Novik
Bougainvillea by Carrie Ryan
A Thousand Flowers by Margo Lanagan
The Children of the Revolution by Maureen Johnson
The Care and Feeding of Your Baby Killer Unicorn by Diana Peterfreund
Inoculata by Scott Westerfeld
Princess Prettypants by Meg Cabot
Cold Hands by Cassandra Clare
The Third Virgin by Kathleen Duey
Prom Night by Libba Bray
Glossary edit
- mythical: dealing with myths
- deceased: no longer living
- shamble: to walk or go akwardly
- dishabille: to dress careless
- reminiscent: awakening memories
- predatory: preying upon other organisms for food
- apocalypse: any universal or widespread destruction or disaster
- paranormal: beyond normal explanation
- humanity: the human race
- plague: an epidemic disease that causes high mortality
Errata edit
In "The Care and Feeding of Your Baby Killer Unicorn," on p.196, line 23, it says "...my view is blocked by the women's feet and the dirty hem of her skirt." There is only one woman, so "women's" should be "woman's."
Series & Lists edit
This book is in first series. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Holly Black (Editor)
- Justine Larbalestier (Editor)
Other Contributors:
- Garth Nix (Contributor)
- Alaya Dawn Johnson (Contributor)
- Naomi Novik (Contributor)
- Carrie Ryan (Contributor)
- Margo Lanagan (Contributor)
- Maureen Johnson (Contributor)
- Diana Peterfreund (Contributor)
- Scott Westerfeld (Contributor)
- Meg Cabot (Contributor)
- Cassandra Clare (Contributor)
- Kathleen Duey (Contributor)
- Libba Bray (Contributor)
- Carrie Ayan (Contributor) - Writer of a zombie story.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Chlidren's Publishing Division
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781416989530
Page Count: 415
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Chlidren's Publishing Division
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781416989530
Page Count: 415
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsSome violence, profanity, drug use, underage drinking, and mild sexual content. Ages 14+
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