Unicorn vs. goblins : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure
School's out! That means no more teachers, no more books, and lots of time to compliment Marigold Heavenly Nostrils on her good looks. In this third volume, Phoebe and her obligational best friend, Marigold, learn that summer still has plenty of surprises for the both of them. All of our old friends are back--Phoebe's part-time "frenemy" Dakota, upon whom Marigold has bestowed sentient hair, Phoebe's goofy parents, and even Lord Splendid Humility (but please, ignore his magnificence if you can)! Have fun as Phoebe and Marigold continue the "Phoebegold Detective Agency," spend a week at Wolfgang Music Camp, and find themselves in more misadventures, thanks to Marigold's enchanted sparkles!
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- ISBN: 9781449476281
- Physical Description 174 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2016.
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BookList Review
Unicorn vs. Goblins : Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Booklist
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It's summer, and that means it's time for Phoebe and her unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, to attend summer camp, reunite with estranged family (specifically, Marigold's sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils), and make new friends. As in the previous two volumes of this graphic novel series, the relationship between Phoebe and her not-so-imaginary friend is sweet, winning, and genuinely funny, and the artwork remains consistently expressive. A sliver of snarky cynicism runs deep under every story line, resulting in a book that appeals to older readers while at the same time tickling the funny bones of middle-grade readers. A sure bet for graphic novel collections.--Volin, Eva Copyright 2016 Booklist
Kirkus Review
Unicorn vs. Goblins : Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Kirkus Reviews
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In this third installment, Phoebe and her unicorn find themselves encountering yet more whimsical hilarity. With school giving way to summer, precocious Phoebe and her utterly narcissistic unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, learn they will be attending music camp. At Camp Wolfgang, Phoebe meets Sue, who mayor may notbe perkily homicidal and who ultimately becomes her new best (human) friend. Phoebe also meets Marigold's sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils, so named for her ability to sneeze spiders. In the titular episode, Phoebe must rescue her frenemy, Dakota, when she's kidnapped by goblins attracted to her enchanted hair. Throughout all their adventures, Phoebe maintains her wide-eyed innocence as a foil to Marigold's snarky arrogance. While the volume covers a specific linear time period, from summer to fall, the vignettes feel loose and disjointed, and they are often punctuated by shorter interstitials; the extended antics aren't enough to provide cohesion. However, the dreamy candy-colored sparkle-filled panels starring a giggle-worthy, pompous unicorn may be too much for some to resist. Fans of the series may appreciate its untiring comedic banter, but the endless sparkles and running jokes start to lose a bit of their luster, making this feel a bit like a one-trick ponyer, unicorn. (Graphic fantasy. 7-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.