I know what you're thinking when you look at the cover and title. You're thinking, "Unicorns? You mean the pink creatures with fluffy purple manes that eat cotton candy and dance on rainbows?" After all, that's what I was thinking. Until I read the book. Mrs. Russell, the author, did a perfect job of weaving ancient myths into present-day reality. We begin our story with Twig, a skinny 12 year old who is being shipped off to a pony ranch by Keely, her stepmother, for some mysterious crimes that are yet to be explained. On arriving at Lonehorn Island, she begins to sense a strange presence, and see dark shadows weaving through the trees. Eventually, Twig will face an epic battle against the beasts of Lonehorn Island - but will she survive to long enough to win it? All in all, amazing writing. Mrs. Russell took on the challenging aspect of molding the reputation of the unicorn into something undefiable. You won't think about unicorns the same way ever again.
Wonder Light (Unicorns of the Mist)
By R. R. Russell
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 7 | Grades 3 - 5 | n/a | 4.8 | n/a |
Deep in the heart of a mist-shrouded island, an impossible secret is about to be discovered.
Twig is used to feeling unwanted. Sent to live on a pony ranch for "troubled" girls on a misty, haunted island, Twig is about to discover the impossible -- someone who needs her.
Jolted awake from a bad dream, Twig follows the desperate whinny of a terrified horse out to the stables. There in the straw is a bleating little scrap of moonbeam. A silver-white filly with cloven hooves and a tiny, spiraling horn.
A baby unicorn.
Now Twig knows what secret is hiding in the island's mist: the last free unicorn herd. And a mysterious boy named Ben who insists that this impossible creature is now Twig's to care for. That she needs Twig's love and protection. Because there's something out there in the deep, dense shadows that's hunting for them...
"R. R. Russell's Wonder Light dares to explore a world where unicorns are creatures of wonder and power, and girls can find both strength and courage to be themselves." -Robin Hobb, International bestselling author
Twig is used to feeling unwanted. Sent to live on a pony ranch for "troubled" girls on a misty, haunted island, Twig is about to discover the impossible -- someone who needs her.
Jolted awake from a bad dream, Twig follows the desperate whinny of a terrified horse out to the stables. There in the straw is a bleating little scrap of moonbeam. A silver-white filly with cloven hooves and a tiny, spiraling horn.
A baby unicorn.
Now Twig knows what secret is hiding in the island's mist: the last free unicorn herd. And a mysterious boy named Ben who insists that this impossible creature is now Twig's to care for. That she needs Twig's love and protection. Because there's something out there in the deep, dense shadows that's hunting for them...
"R. R. Russell's Wonder Light dares to explore a world where unicorns are creatures of wonder and power, and girls can find both strength and courage to be themselves." -Robin Hobb, International bestselling author
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN-13: 9781402298981
ISBN-10: 1402298986
Published on 4/1/2014
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 320