Kamilla Benko

"A sparkling page-turner full of surprising twists, clever girls, and magical wonders " -Tui Sutherland, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire seriesMagic is bright in Arden, where Tillers wield magic with plants, Spinners with thread, Forgers with metal, and Gemmers with jewels. The source of all magic, however, is unicorns-creatures that, for the past three hundred years, have been all but extinct from Arden, while the guilds were forbidden to interact. With the recent return of unicorns, the Prime Minister has decreed that apprentices from all four guilds will learn together in the newly formed Unicorn Academy, where they will become guardians of unicorns. But as rumors spread of dark magic and unicorns disappearing, apprentice Olivia Hayes is caught between joy at an unexpected invitation and a growing desperation to prove to everyone at the academy that the person she loves most is not behind the missing unicorns. She and her new friends must untangle the truth and the secrets of the past-or else the unicorns of Arden may be lost forever. Kamilla Benko's the Unicorn Legacy series returns to the world of Arden in a sweeping fantasy about friendship, choice, and the ties that truly matter.

From the creator of The Unicorn Quest series, a wondrous new series set in the magical land of Arden, full of unicorns and mystery Magic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned, the unicorns have returned, and the prime minister has decreed that apprentices from all four guilds will learn in the newly formed Unicorn Academy. But peace is tenuous: As rumors spread of dark magic and of unicorns disappearing, twelve-year-old apprentice Olivia Hayes is caught between her joy at newfound magical abilities at the academy and proving to everyone that her older sister, Laurel, is NOT a unicorn poacher. She and her friends must untangle the truth and the secrets of the past to spin a stronger future-or else the unicorns of Arden may be lost forever. This sweeping middle grade fantasy is about friendship, choice, and the ties that truly matter.

Pelko on rakkauden varjo... Muhkea lastenromaani yhdistää kiehtovasti kaikkien rakastamat Frozen ja Frozen 2 -elokuvat, ja samalla selviää lisää salaisuuksia suosikkisisarusten menneisyydestä. Tutustu tästä lukunäytteeseen Elsa on vasta kruunattu Arendelin kuningattareksi, kun valtakuntaa uhkaa jo suuri vaara. Asukkaiden joukossa alkaa levitä mystinen sairaus, ja prinsessa Anna haluaa auttaa isosisartaan pelottavassa tilanteessa. Hän tahtoo parantaa ihmiset ja turvautuu salaperäiseen taikaan, mutta onko se kohtalokas virhe? Jännittävässä seikkailussa sisaret etsivät vastauksia tärkeisiin kysymyksiin, ja pikkusisar Anna ottaa ensimmäisiä askeliaan kohti tulevaisuutta, jossa hänellä on suuri tehtävä. Kun kirjailija Kamilla Benko oli lapsi, hän rakensi lumesta tytön, jonka hän toivoi heräävän eloon ja ryhtyvän hänen parhaaksi ystäväkseen. Niin ei käynyt, mutta vanhemmat ilmoittivat, että hänelle syntyisi pikkusisko. Parempi niin, sillä oikea sisko ei sula ja on yhä tänäkin päivänä hänen paras ystävänsä. Kamilla on alun perin kotoisin Indianasta mutta asuu nykyisin New Yorkissa, jossa hän työskentelee lastenkirjojen kustannustoimittajana.

The enchanting Unicorn Quest series reaches its thrilling conclusion as two sisters fight to save a magical land from destruction. * "Those who love Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time . . . or] Neil Gaiman's Coraline, can't miss this debut." - Booklist, starred review, on The Unicorn Quest "An adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart." - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author, on The Unicorn QuestAfter a lifetime of being the younger sister--of letting Sophie fight her battles, of following her on countless Experiences and through a fireplace into a magical land--it's finally Claire Martinson's turn to lead. And she'll do anything to keep her big sister safe: resist the wraiths' cold shadows, experiment with new and dangerous magic, become a thief in disguise. When Claire discovers that "only a queen can defeat a queen," she knows she must steal and reforge the ancient Crown of Arden to stand a chance against the darkness that threatens the world and her family. Because Queen Estelle d'Astora, desperate to reclaim her power, will stop at nothing to gain the support of the four guilds--even if it means killing the last unicorn. Claire will need every friend she's made to help her as the fate of Arden hangs in the balance . . . But the secrets of the unicorns are deeper than anyone could have ever imagined. Does Claire have what it takes to ignite the long-buried magic of this world and wake the fire in the stars? Or will the true salvation of Arden rest on one final and heartbreaking sacrifice?

Claire Martinson has always depended on her older sister, Sophie, to take care of her, but now it’s Claire’s turn to protect her sister. On the trail of the last unicorn, Claire sets off on her own to make things right in Arden – the magical land she and her sister discovered when they climbed their great-aunt’s chimney. But there are terrible forces working against her. Queen Estelle has returned, and she will not stop until she has taken revenge on all those who have opposed her. Claire, Sophie, and their friends must convince Arden’s four guilds of magic to set aside the past if they are to have any hope of a future. Because if the queen has her way, Claire and Sophie will never return home and the unicorns of Arden will be lost … forever. The thrilling third book in the series for fans of Cornelia Funke, Abi Elphinstone or The Chronicles of Narnia.

"Hand to readers who love Narnia." --School Library Journal on The Unicorn Quest* "Those who love Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time or . . . Neil Gaiman's Coraline, can't miss this debut." --Booklist, starred review, on The Unicorn QuestThe second book in an enchanting fantasy series The Unicorn Quest, about a real-world girl and her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures. Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie have decided to stay in Arden--the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their great-aunt's manor. If what they've learned is true, the sisters are the last descendants of the royal family, and only a true heir of Arden--with magic in her blood--can awaken the unicorns. Since Sophie has does not have magic, the land's last hope rests on Claire. The sisters journey to Stonehaven, a famed Gemmer school high in the mountains of Arden, so Claire can train in the magic of stone. As Claire struggles through classes, Sophie uncovers dangerous secrets about the people they thought they could trust. With Arden on the brink of crumbling, can Claire prove she is the prophesied heir and unlock the magic of the unicorns before it's too late? Acclaim for The Unicorn QuestA Kids' Indie Next SelectionA Mighty Girl Best Book of the YearAn ALA Top Ten First Novel for Youth

An original middle grade novel bridging the epic adventure of Frozen with the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Frozen 2.

An original middle grade novel bridging the epic adventure of Frozen with the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Frozen 2.

Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie are fighting to save Arden, the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their late aunt's house. They are the last descendants of Prince Martin of Arden, and only a prince or princess – with magic in their blood – can awaken the lost unicorns. As Claire struggles with her magical training, Sophie uncovers dangerous truths about the people they thought were their friends. Will Claire be able to prove she is the heir who was prophesied and unlock the magic of the unicorns – before it's too late? This series is perfect for Frozen fans and anyone wanting to return to Narnia ...

An enchanting, exciting fantasy about a real-world girl searching for her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures, blending the timeless feel of A Wrinkle in Time with Frozen's powerful themes of identity, enchantment, and sisterhood. Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister Sophie, who battled a mysterious illness last year. But things are back to normal as they move into Windermere Manor . . . until the sisters climb a strange ladder in a fireplace and enter the magical land of Arden. There, they find a world in turmoil. The four guilds of magic no longer trust each other, the beloved unicorns have disappeared, and terrible wraiths roam freely. Scared, the girls return home. But when Sophie vanishes in the night, it will take all of Claire's courage to climb back up the ladder, find her sister, and uncover the unicorns' greatest secret. A Kids' Indie Next Selection A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year An ALA Top Ten First Novel for Youth

"Hand to readers who love Narnia." --School Library Journal on The Unicorn Quest* "Those who love Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time or . . . Neil Gaiman's Coraline, can't miss this debut." --Booklist, starred review, on The Unicorn QuestThe second book in an enchanting fantasy series The Unicorn Quest, about a real-world girl and her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures. Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie have decided to stay in Arden--the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their great-aunt's manor. If what they've learned is true, the sisters are the last descendants of the royal family, and only a true heir of Arden--with magic in her blood--can awaken the unicorns. Since Sophie has does not have magic, the land's last hope rests on Claire. The sisters journey to Stonehaven, a famed Gemmer school high in the mountains of Arden, so Claire can train in the magic of stone. As Claire struggles through classes, Sophie uncovers dangerous secrets about the people they thought they could trust. With Arden on the brink of crumbling, can Claire prove she is the prophesied heir and unlock the magic of the unicorns before it's too late? Acclaim for The Unicorn QuestA Kids' Indie Next SelectionA Mighty Girl Best Book of the YearAn ALA Top Ten First Novel for Youth

Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister, Sophie, who battled a mysterious illness last year. But things are back to normal as they move into Windemere Manor ... until the sisters climb a strange ladder in a fireplace and enter the magical land of Arden. There, they find a world in turmoil. The four guilds of magic no longer trust each other. The beloved unicorns have disappeared, and terrible wraiths roam freely. Scared, the girls return home. But when Sophie vanishes in the night, it will take all of Claire’s courage to climb back up the ladder, find her sister, and uncover the unicorns’ greatest secret. Blending the timeless wonder of The Chronicles of Narnia with Frozen’s powerful themes of identity and sisterhood, The Unicorn Quest will draw you up the chimney into a magical world you’ll never want to leave.