The Unicorn Shore: Eclipse's Secret (A Junior Novel)

Book Two in a Magical Junior Novel Series for Young Readers aged 6-9. (Can be read as part of the series or as a standalone)

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

In this exciting sequel to, The Unicorn Shore: The Secret of the Shell, nine-year-old Marigold returns to the magical land of Unicorn Shore only to discover that Eclipse, her friend and the noble leader of the Pegasus Clan, has mysteriously vanished.

All that remains is a cryptic message written in ancient glowing runes. With her loyal companions, Coral, Spark, Nibbles, and little Rose, Marigold sets off on a daring quest beyond the borders of the known realm, through the Lost Mountains and into a forgotten land.

Along the way, they meet Draven, a mysterious unicorn with secrets of his own, and Auri, who can sense the emotions others try to hide. Guided by Serene, the hidden realm’s keeper, they uncover the truth about Eclipse’s past, and the rise of a powerful enemy determined to use shadow magic to seize control of the unicorn realm.

As the rescue mission grows more dangerous, Marigold and her friends must summon all their courage, trust in one another, and confront the darkness that threatens to tear their world apart.

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.

The Unicorn Shore: Eclipse’s Secret has a Lexile range of approximately 360L–420L, offering an ideal next step for children transitioning from early chapter books to text only reading. The story blends accessible vocabulary and short sentence structures with age-appropriate figurative language and emotional depth. Rooted in themes of teamwork, sisterhood, forgiveness, and the contrast between light and shadow, it’s 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 exciting, page-turning adventure filled with courage, humor, and heart—one that builds confidence, supports emerging abstract thinking, and encourages a growing love of reading.

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