Books like A glory of unicorns by Bruce Coville
Bruce Coville, known for his love of unicorns, assembles a charming anthology of 13 short stories from celebrated fantasy writers. The tales explore the wonder and mystery of unicorns through adventures, memories, and dreams. Stories include "The Guardian of Memory" by Coville, "Tearing Down the Unicorns" by Janni Lee Simner, "Beyond the Fringe" by Gregory Maguire, and others that invite children into worlds where unicorns play pivotal roles.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Bruce Coville
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