Song of the Wanderer: The Unicorn Chronicles Book II
by Bruce Coville
Published by Scholastic (August 1 release)
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Cara’s instructions from her grandmother, Ivy, were very clear. Cara was to protect the amulet and to give the unicorn queen a message–one that ultimately means Cara must return to Earth to save her grandmother, known as the Wanderer. And she must return to Luster with Ivy as it is time to heal old wounds.
But returning to Earth is not as easy as it was traveling to Luster. Cara enlists the help of M’Gama (the Geomancer) who will plot Cara’s journey. That journey will be arduous and dangerous and it will be accomplished with the help of Cara’s many friends from Luster.
Cara successfully returns to Earth but finds Ivy trapped in a mysterious and strange dimension by Beloved, the evil ancestor of Cara. Beloved’s only goal is to kill all the unicorns.
The man who is a Hunter and who stalked Cara and her friends in Book I make a return appearance in Song of the Wanderer and the relationship between the Hunter and Cara is settled. There are further secrets revealed about Ivy’s past and there are threads left open that will undoubtably be answered in Book III.
Song of the Wanderer is an exciting sequel to Book I and I suggest that the books be read in order. It just makes the experience richer. The plot is more intricate and has more depth in Book II and in effect draws in the reader deeper into the story and helps make a stronger connection to the characters. When the final page was read, I couldn’t wait to begin Book III.
Armchair Interviews says: Song of the Wanderer is a compelling story for any Middle Reader.
Author’s Web site: http://www.BruceCoville.com