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Description edit
Elayne thinks the old family story that one of her ancestors stepped through a tapestry into a world of mythical beasts makes a great fireside tale. But she lives in the real world. In New York City. And she's outgrown that kind of fantasy. Until she finds herself in front of a unicorn... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Elayne: a 15-year old girl from New York who makes a surprising discovery about her ancestors
- Moonspill: a 500-year old unicorn that summons Elayne into his world (Goloth)
- Marc: an actor in Goloth
- Leo: the king-elect of Goloth, descendant of Adam, a tyrant.
- Adam: the first king of Goloth, Leo is one of his descendants
- Baena: Add a description of this character.
- Malachi: a homeless man in New York
- Francois Robochon: the original weaver of the beautiful unicorn tapestries, he is the ancestor of Elayne
- Blayne
- Heartsease: Moonspill's mate
- Hunter: the people of Goloth call their king "Hunter" because he hunts the "fabulous beasts" that inhabit the kingdom
- Amaryllis: a unicorn tamer - she is the sister of Marc
First Sentence edit
Thunderstorms rumble nearer, the air charged with static, as sticky-hot as only a New Orleans night can be.
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Authors & Contributors edit
- C. C. Humphreys (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 8, 2011
ISBN: 978-0375858727
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 8, 2011
ISBN: 978-0375858727
Page Count: 352
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Adventure & Thrillers
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
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