Books like Dark Whispers by Bruce Coville
In the first volume of The Unicorn Chronicles, Cara ventures into a subterranean world, seeking to understand and soothe the age-old hostility between unicorns and delvers. Her journey leads her to the court of the centaur king, where ancient secrets and alliances surface. Meanwhile, on Earth, the character Beloved and a group of hunters are plotting a leap into the fantasy realm of Luster, intending to drive unicorns to extinction. The story intertwines magical exploration with the looming threat of human—or human‑aligned—ambition against mythical creatures.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Bruce Coville
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