Product Description

In the much-anticipated third volume of the Unicorn Chronicles, Cara Diana Hunter journeys to the Valley of the Centaurs in quest of a mysterious lost story that could hold the key to the survival of the unicorns. But the price for that story may prove to be more than her heart can bear.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2522924 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-01
• Formats: Audiobook, CD
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 10
• Binding: Audio CD
• 1 pages

From Booklist
This third installment of the Unicorn Chronicles finds Cara’s father and two traveling companions seeking the Rainbow Prison to free Cara’s mother. Meanwhile, Cara and her beloved unicorns are awaiting the invasion of Luster by archenemy Beloved and her band of warriors. Cara tries to retrieve a long-forgotten story as danger and evil await her every turn. Music (Indian folk music when the setting is Delhi, and classical violin accompaniment in Luster, for example) heightens and complements the suspense and helps transition listeners. Subtle touches include one character’s voice fading into another’s. Author Coville, who serves as the main narrator, maintains a steady and consistent reading, and Becca Wemesfelder perfectly captures the tones and inflections of adolescent Cara. With the book containing plenty of backstory, this fast-paced audio works well for both new and old series fans. Grades 5-8. --Linda Sawyer

About the Author
BRUCE COVILLE has written more than ninety books for young readers, and he won the California Young Readers Medal for Jennifer Murdley s Toad and for Armageddon Summer, cowritten with Jane Yolen. He lives in Syracuse, New York.

From AudioFile
The third book in the Unicorn Chronicles is easier to understand if one is familiar with the background of the earlier books. Two plots are woven together. Cara Diana Hunter is on a quest for a critical story, and her father is on a journey in search of his wife. Transitions between the two tales are signaled by musical interludes that are helpful in keeping the listener grounded. The cast is strong, with a wide range of voices. At times, Cara and her little companion, the Squijim, are jarringly loud and shrill���as if to emphasize the tension of the plot. For the most part, however, the performers allow the story to create the mood and provide dimension to their characters. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine