The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell (A Junior Novel)
Book One in a Magical Junior Novel Series for Young Readers aged 6-9.
★★★★★ “This book is unicorn gold!”—Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “Well written with just enough suspense… and plenty of magical unicorns!” —Amazon Reviewer
Nine-year-old Marigold always believed her grandmother Pearl’s stories about magic hidden in the waves. But during a visit to her Grandma Pearl's beach cottage, nothing could prepare her for the moment she finds a shimmering seashell, shaped like a unicorn’s horn—and it whispers her name.
Swept away to the Unicorn Shore, a magical land where unicorns sparkle, seashells whisper secrets, and belief is the key to everything, Marigold discovers she’s been chosen to help with a dangerous mission. The magical bond between the Unicorn Shore and the human world is fading, and if it breaks, the connection between the realms will be lost forever.
With the help of a wise unicorn named Coral, a snack-loving sidekick called Nibbles, and the fastest unicorn on four hooves named Spark, Marigold must uncover an ancient riddle hidden in a forgotten lighthouse and face the powerful sea spirit know as Stormcaller.
Will Marigold be brave enough to believe in herself and the magic within her?
Note to parents: This is a junior novel, and features small black-and-white, pencil-drawn chapter header images only. This is intentional, and is designed to create a gentle visual anchor that complements the story to support advancing readers as they transition from heavily illustrated early chapter books to text-only novels.
Junior novels offer mostly text-based stories that challenge young readers with richer vocabulary and longer narratives, helping to develop their reading skills and focus. At the same time, they support older, reluctant readers by offering a longer story with a more accessible Lexile range. If your young reader still relies heavily on illustrations for context and pacing, this would be an excellent book to read aloud together.
Perfect for fans of fairy tales, friendship, and magical adventure, this is a heartwarming story of courage, belonging, and the power of believing in magic.
★★★★★ “Filled with mystery, friendship, and just enough danger to keep the pages turning.” —Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “A magical escape filled with friendship and wonder.” —Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “A heartwarming tale of magic, courage, and self-belief.” —Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “A gentle, magical adventure… full of wonder, friendship, and courage.”—Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “The writing felt just right for young readers but still kept me curious as an adult.”
—Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “Marigold’s seaside adventure into a world of unicorns and ancient riddles is perfect for ages 6–9.” —Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “With accessible language and rich imagination, this charming chapter book is ideal for budding readers who love friendship, fantasy, and believing in the impossible.”—Amazon Reviewer
The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell is a junior novel designed for developing readers aged 6–9. With a Lexile range of approximately 340L–400L, it provides an ideal bridge between beginning reader books and more advanced chapter books. It is perfect for strong 1st grade readers as well as grade-level 2nd and 3rd graders. Fans of Magic Tree House, Never Girls and Unicorn Academy will find an engaging, age-appropriate adventure that nurtures confidence, emotional growth, and a lifelong love of reading.
Kindle Ebook available on Amazon.
Paperback and Hardback available on Amazon and all major online book sellers.