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Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Volume 1) Paperback – September 2, 2014

by Dana Simpson (Author)
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The first book in this beautifully drawn comic strip series follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl and the magical unicorn who gradually shows her just how special she really is. Over a series of hilarious adventures, Phoebe learns to bask in the awesomeness of Marigold and discover just how extraordinary it is to have a unicorn for a best friend.
 

"Phoebe is a remarkably real little girl, as bright and imaginative as Bill Watterson's Calvin, as touchingly vulnerable as Charles Schulz's Charlie Brown...Simpson is that good, and that original." —Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn

It all started when a girl named Phoebe skipped a rock across a pond and accidentally hit a unicorn in the face. Improbably, this led to Phoebe being granted one wish, and she used it to make the unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, her obligational best friend. But can a vain mythical beast and a nine-year-old daydreamer really forge a connection? Indeed they can, and that's how Phoebe and Her Unicorn unfolds. Over time, Phoebe and Marigold acknowledge that they had been lonely before they met and come to truly appreciate the bond they now share. 

 
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    6 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Phoebe and Her Unicorn
  3. Print length
    224 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    GN390L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing
  9. Publication date
    September 2, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    1449446205
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1449446208
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Gr 4 Up—Simpson's syndicated comics featuring the unlikely friendship between an awkward young girl and an arrogant unicorn are published as one volume for the first time. Phoebe, a somewhat precocious nine-year-old, releases a unicorn held captive underwater by a magic spell. In exchange for her freedom, the unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils grants Phoebe one wish, namely that the two will become best friends. Although imaginary childhood friends such as Hobbes and Winnie-the-Pooh are common, Simpson's take on the subject is unique and witty. Marigold is not invisible but often goes unnoticed, protected by a "shield of boringness." Simple line drawings bring the characters to life without detracting from the clever dialogue. Phoebe's face is particularly expressive, mirroring her wonderment and frustration with her recently acquired friend. The intended audience for this work is unclear. While the protagonist expresses her longing for a best friend, delights in sleepovers, and is enchanted with the mythical creature, there is an underlying sarcastic and mocking tone throughout. Facetious one-liners, such as "Terrible Vortex of Meh" and "summon your inner unicorn" may appeal to a more sophisticated audience. Reference to bathroom humor and several variations on "stupid," such as "stupidbutt" are obviously aimed at younger readers. Still, those looking for something to read after Jenni Holm's "Babymouse" books (Random), might want to take a look.—Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY

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"Clean lines, clearly delineated panels and sparse background detail keep readers focused on the characters, driving the story forward without distraction. Recommend this to fans of Jennifer and Matthew Holm’s Babymouse series and Frank Cammuso’s Salem Hyde...A sweet, spun-sugar confection just right for unicorn fans." (Kirkus Reviews)

“… hilarious, sweet, and unsentimental…” (Cory Doctorow, BoingBoing)

"Readers in need of a good friend can curl up with this title. They won’t be sorry." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids blog)

"…unique and witty…Simple line drawings bring the characters to life without detracting from the clever dialogue…those looking for something to read after Jenni Holm’s 'Babymouse' books might want to take a look.” (Barbara Moon, School Library Journal)

"I can’t wait to share this collection with my students." (Travis Jonker, School Library Journal’s “100 Scope Notes” blog)

"...the friendship between [Phoebe and Marigold] is impeccably developed…Rich humor lies in the illustrations…" (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

“This is a really cute book that is cleverly written…very relatable to girls ages 8 to 12…” (Time to Play Magazine)

Named one of the "Best Feminist Books for Young Readers" list, "...a breathtakingly refreshing look at friendships and school age struggles." (Brandi Bailey, BookRiot)

“Situational humor will appeal to all regardless of gender. The volume contains chuckles and pop references that will entertain the most skeptical adults as well as the target audience.” (Library Media Connection)

Included in the “Your pre-approved list of feminist books for all the kids in your life” roundup. (Caroline Gerdes, Hello Giggles)

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing; First Edition (September 2, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1449446205
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449446208
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN390L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,063 ratings

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Dana Claire Simpson grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington, drawing the entire time. She eventually graduated from the Evergreen State College, despite having spent all her time drawing, and not always for credit.

Attempts at doing real work along the way are hardly worth mentioning; the relevant fact is that, from 1998 to 2008, she drew the internet comic strip “Ozy and Millie.” After winning the Comic Strip Superstar contest in 2009, she developed the comic strip “Phoebe and Her Unicorn” (originally known online as “Heavenly Nostrils”), currently syndicated in around 200 newspapers.

There are a lot of "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" books, now! Some of them have been bestsellers and stuff. There are some "Ozy and Millie" books too.

Dana currently lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her tech genius spouse and her fairly stupid cat.

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This book got my daughter out of bed on a Saturday morning to read
I had a feeling my daughter would love these books based on the "Look Inside" portion. She is also 9 years old, in fourth grade, and loves unicorns. She is also a somewhat 'reluctant' reader who only reads when it's a book she LOVES. The only other books that really have drawn her in the past were the Elephant and Piggy books when she was younger and more recently the graphic novels by Raina Telegmeier. Well, these came yesterday (just bought the entire series I was so sure these would be a hit) ... and she's almost done with the first one. Got up this morning and the ipad is still NOT turned on. She is reading on the couch.
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apeman505
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, I keep going back to reread it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Phoebe and her Unicorn is an ongoing newspaper comic, so this is just the first in a long series of books that is still being written, the latest as of this comment is volume #17 with volume #18 up for preorder.

When I first stumbled upon this comic strip I immediately fell in love with the characters. Phoebe is a girl with a delightfully weird and quirky personality, who becomes best friends with the unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils through chance, and the comic is mostly about their quite believable and wholesome friendship, as well as the wacky hijinks that result from Marigold introducing Phoebe to some facet of unicorn culture.

Other notable characters include Dakota--the stereotypical popular girl who is secretly kind of nice beneath her callous exterior, Prunella the Queen of the Goblins, Lord Splendid Humility--a unicorn who is so humble that he hides in bushes and goes through ridiculous lengths to conceal his splendidness, Todd--a miniature dragon that breathes candy and speaks only in 'Rar's, Phoebe's parents, and Max.

I can't recommend this book series enough. Although it's targeted mainly toward young girls, I (an adult man) personally found it to be hilarious, wholesome, imaginative, and heartwarming, and the other members of my family I have introduced to it have all agreed. The only thing I suggest is, you should probably spring for the boxed set of volumes 1-4, I went through the first book in like, an hour and had to go back on amazon right away to get the next few of them.
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SassyPants
5.0 out of 5 stars A Girl & Her Unicorn
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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This comic is about Phoebe and her new friend, a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Marigold Heavenly Nostrils! Really, that is all you need to know to purchase this comic. Just love that funny and clever name!

This is a comic book series for grades 4 and up. I read this as part of a reading challenge to read a comic written and illustrated by the same person. This is apparently a syndicated comic now available in book form. There are multiple books in the series. Phoebe is in 4th grade and the other kids think she is a nerd. The most popular girl calls her names like Princess Stupidbutt. Phoebe is throwing rocks in a pond when she hits Marigold by mistake. Marigold grants her a wish. Phoebe wishes for Marigold to be her best friend. The rest of the book tells of their adventures and how other people react to Marigold.

I am not a big reader of comics. As a child I preferred a book to a comic. However, this is really well done. The drawings are cute and the characters display a lot of emotion. The text is sweet and funny. The humor will appeal to both adults and children, who will understand the narrative on different levels. This is a story of friendship and both Phoebe and Marigold have a lot to teach each other. The first book leaves me interested to learn how the relationship develops between Phoebe and Marigold. I think this would be a fun book to read with a child. I read this as an ebook, and the illustrations looked good, typically three to four panels to a page. And a final time: Marigold Heavenly Nostrils!
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Tiffany G.
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter won't stop re-reading this book series!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
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We discovered this book series through a free book prize from a summer reading program. My 9-year-old daughter devoured the first book and has read the entire series. She is halfway through re-reading the book series. She loves that the books make her laugh. I appreciate the great vocabulary in the books. My daughter has a really hard time putting these books down for anything we want her to do. I can't believe I have to sternly tell my daughter to stop reading to get ready to go to an appointment or wherever it is we need to go because she has such a hard time putting these books down. I used to say, "Honey, put the iPad away, it's time to go." Now it's, "Sweetheart, book the 'Phoebe and Her Unicorn' book away, we have got to leave now. This is the highest compliment we can give. We hope the author will continue to publish more books soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I can't say enough good things about Phoebe and Her Unicorn
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2015
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Phoebe and Her Unicorn is charming, witty, clever, and original. Dana Simpson's enchanting and warmhearted comic strip has brought me back to reading the comics. Phoebe and Her Unicorn tells the story of nine-year old Phoebe and her best friend Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, who is a unicorn. These two very different beings from very different backgrounds delight in each others company and accept each other just as they are, flaws and all. The strip was formerly known as Heavenly Nostrils, and was only available online through GoComics.com. It is now nationally syndicated in over a hundred U.S. newspapers. When the comic went into syndication in early 2015, Ms. Simpson went back to the beginning of the story so those unfamiliar with the strip could catch up, but some changes have been made. This book, and it's sequel Unicorn on a Roll, allow readers to read the strips as they were originally written and also lets fans of the new syndicated strip to get caught up. I can't say enough good things about Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Also, Peter S. Beagle, author of the classic fantasy novel "The Last Unicorn," and screenwriter for the 1982 animated feature of the story wrote the forward to this book. How awesome is that? Btw, for those who don't get the strip in their local papers, you can still read it on GoComics.com. Fans will definitely want to add Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Unicorn on a Roll to their home libraries.
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wiredweird
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute fun
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
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Phoebe and Marigold walk proudly down the trail blazed by Calvin and Hobbes. But, where Calvin was all boy, Phoebe is definitely girl, and that puts a whole different spin on things. Like Hobbes, Marigold is [almost] never seen by others, and has a sarcastic side coupled with case-hardened self-esteem, and a definite warmth for the little pink human thing.

But Hobbes had a deeper side, and Calvin was more of a wild thing, running feral through the mountains and forests of his own mind. These two, charming as they are, address a younger audience - one not quite ready to deal with adults' own failings. Probably good for it's target audience, tweenish within a year or two and probably a girl, this has less in it for the adult reader. Except maybe a nostalgic woman thinking of her young self, but I wouldn't know.

-- wiredweird
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Suzanne Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2023
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My newly 7 year old is enjoying this but I would say it is even more suitable for a slightly older reader as well to 'get' everything that's being said
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Hiroko Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars I like their relationship
Reviewed in France on November 16, 2022
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I like the relationship because it seems silly and it seems fun and there’s a punchline but what I really like about the relationship… Is about how they sometimes have each other’s back and act like friends would do. Slumber parties popcorn with a movie silly frilly skirts doing dramatic intros in class well… that’s not really what friends do jumping in the window saying tada and being friends with a unicorn but they’re still friends and I love it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gran hallazgo
Reviewed in Spain on May 29, 2021
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Gran descubrimiento. Mi hija de 8 años os lo recomienda ;) Está como loca por recibir el resto de la serie. No es de extrañar. Adora los unicornios y los cómics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We LOVE Marigold and Phoebe!
Reviewed in Italy on August 13, 2018
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An awesome collection! My 6 years old loves reading and re-reading the comics. The characters are funny, sassy and empowering. The style is sophisticated and sarcastic but also engaging and amusing for readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We LOVE Marigold and Phoebe!
Reviewed in Italy on August 13, 2018
An awesome collection! My 6 years old loves reading and re-reading the comics. The characters are funny, sassy and empowering. The style is sophisticated and sarcastic but also engaging and amusing for readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Persona que no conozco con corazón de niño, lo necesitas, creeme.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 22, 2016
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Hace un tiempo descubrí este comic en una página web y me encantó, cuando me enteré que se publicó una edición física en formato libro sabía que comprarlo y fue decisión correcta, es divertidísimo tanto como Marigold y Phoebe.
A pesar de su apariencia de ser un libro para niñas no lo es, es un webcomic y fue hecho para público de todas las edades y géneros con una comprensión lectora un poco mayor a un niño ya que a pesar ser completamente blanco y puro su humor está basado en la inteligencia y el sarcasmo.
Una pieza más que tienes que descubrir, puedes leer el comic en linea completamente gratis para darte una idea de como es y si te gusta, creeme, amarás la versión impresa.
PD: Ordenalo en importación me salio mas barato y me llego antes de lo previsto.
PD2: Si, el libro en su totalidad de 215 paginas esta en Ingles, asi que tienes que saber el idioma.
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