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Heart believes the small book she discovers in Lord Dunraven's castle holds the key to a safe haven for her beloved unicorns, Moonsilver and Avamir. After a village blacksmith tells her about a pair of ancient iron gates—decorated with the same unicorn motifs as in the book—Heart must learn to read and search for the sanctuary. As Lord Dunraven’s men close in on the unicorns, Heart struggles to protect them and uncover the secret to their survival.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathleen Duey
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