L. E. Dudley

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L. E. Dudley
L. E. Dudley

L. E. Dudley (Laurie), a North Carolina native, is the author of the children's early chapter book fantasy series, The Unicorn Shore and the Middle Grades sci-fi novel, Deadly Frequencies. She is the proud wife of a career Army man and they have lived all over the world with their 3 children.

Laurie believes books, especially fiction, have great power in helping children process hard situations and big emotions. She has not only witnessed it in the lives of her own children, who experienced the loss of friendships and a lack of stability due to frequent moves, but also in the classroom during her time as a Kindergarten teacher.

She is passionate about the importance of raising children with a love for reading, as well as the important role books hold in strengthening the loving bond between child and caregiver. No matter what is happening in a child's world, books create stability and a sense of power and control.

Bringing her own fantastical worlds to life to share with children everywhere has been a life long desire.

Laurie lives wherever the Army has currently sent her family, along with their little doodle dog, Lily, and their smooshy-face black cat, Pepper. She has a degree in communications and a master's degree in trauma counseling and is a full member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

The first book in her debut series, The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell, is available now through major online retailers. The sequel, Eclipse’s Secret, will be available June 30, 2025, and the third in the series, The Ring of Mischief, will release August 2025.                                        

Her middle grades sci-fi novel, Deadly Frequencies, will release September 2025.

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The Unicorn Shore

The Secret of the Shell
Book #1 from the series: The Unicorn Shore

Available now on Amazon and all major online book retailers.

The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell

Book 1 in a Magical Early Chapter Book Series for Young Readers aged 6-9.

“This book is unicorn gold! We both love this story and cannot wait to read Book 2.” —Amazon Reviewer

“Well written with just enough suspense… and plenty of magical...

The Unicorn Shore

Eclipse's Secret
Book #2 from the series: The Unicorn Shore

Releases June 30th, 2025

The Unicorn Shore: Eclipse's Secret

Book 2 in a Magical Early Chapter Book Series for Young Readers aged 6-9.

Eclipse has vanished—and he took a dangerous secret with him.

In this thrilling sequel to The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell, nine-year-old Marigold returns to the magical land of Unicorn Shore—only to...

The Unicorn Shore

The Ring of Mischief
Book #3 from the series: The Unicorn Shore

Releases August 31, 2025!

The Unicorn Shore: The Ring of Mischief

Book 3 in a Magical Early Chapter Book Series for Young Readers aged 6-9.

One enchanted ring. Endless mischief.

Return to the magical Unicorn Shore in the third adventure of the series, as nine-year-old Marigold fulfills her promise by bringing her little sister, Sophie, to...

Series

The Unicorn Shore
The Unicorn Shore
The Unicorn Shore

The Unicorn Shore

The Unicorn Shore Series

Magic, courage, and the power of belief await in this heartwarming and whimsical early chapter book series for ages 6–9.

When nine-year-old Marigold discovers a shimmering shell on her grandmother’s beach, she’s swept into the magical world of the...

Blog

June 13, 2025

Why I Wrote The Unicorn Shore and Why Quality Early Chapter Books Matter

As a parent, teacher, and author, I’ve watched the early chapter book space...

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June 13, 2025

How Books Help Children Build Resilience and Process Emotions

I shared in an earlier post about my family’s military experience and my role as a...

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May 30, 2025

Understanding the Categories of Children’s Books

Welcome back to the Raising Readers blog series. Todays post will help parents learn what to expect...

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May 23, 2025

How Reading Fuels Writing (and Why They Grow Together)

How good reading habits help kids become confident writers—and what you can do to support...

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Latest Updates

May 30, 2025

The Unicorn Shore: The Ring of Mischief (Book 3)

One enchanted ring. Endless mischief.

Return to the magical Unicorn Shore in the third adventure of...

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March 31, 2025

The Unicorn Shore: Eclipse's Secret (Book 2)

Eclipse has vanished-and he took a dangerous secret with him.

In this thrilling sequel to, The Unicorn...

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March 20, 2025

In this upper middle grade sci-fi mystery, fifteen-year-old Owen Thompson has no idea where he came from—or why he was abandoned.

When an antique...

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March 1, 2025

The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell

Book One in a Magical Chapter Book Series for Young Readers

Nine-year-old Marigold always believed her...

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