{"title":"Unicorn Academy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"unicorn-academy-where-magic-happens-12-books-collection-set-julie-sykes-paperback","title":"Unicorn Academy Where Magic Happens 12 Books Collection Set by Julie Sykes - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Ariana and Whisper\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Ava and Star\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Layla and Dancer\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Olivia and Snowflake\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Rosa and Crystal\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Isla and Buttercup\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Violet and Twinkle\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Matilda and Pearl\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Isabel and Cloud\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Scarlett and Blaze\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Freya and Honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781839942556\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Nosy Crow\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep through the gates of Unicorn Academy with this complete 12-book paperback collection by Julie Sykes. Each story follows a different student and her magical unicorn as they learn to fly, master a special power, and navigate friendships at the enchanting island school. Bursting with warmth and sparkling magic, these bite-sized chapter books suit confident readers aged 7-9 who love unicorns and stories about courage and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens is set on a hidden island where girls from all walks of life train alongside their very own unicorns. Each of the twelve paperbacks introduces a new pairing - from Sophia and sparkling Rainbow, to Scarlett and fiery Blaze, to Ava, Isabel, Layla, Olivia, Rosa, Isla, Violet, Matilda, Freya, and Ariana, each matched with a unicorn whose personality reflects her own journey. Together they attend lessons in flying, magic, and unicorn care, facing gentle challenges that test trust, teamwork, and self-belief. Julie Sykes writes with an easy, encouraging style, keeping chapters short and pacing brisk - ideal for children moving from early readers into their first proper chapter books. Each story stands alone, so readers can dip in and out of the academy in any order, while recurring characters reward those reading the whole set. Charming illustrations add extra appeal for reluctant readers. With themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery running through every book, this collection offers hours of comforting, imaginative reading - perfect for bedtime stories or independent reading practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 12-book paperback collection in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, accessible chapters for readers aged 7-9 building confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book follows a different girl-and-unicorn pairing, readable in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of friendship, courage, and teamwork throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming illustrations add appeal for reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect gift for unicorn-loving children, birthdays, or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJulie Sykes is a bestselling British children's author with a long career writing warm, engaging fiction for young readers. Best known for creating the Unicorn Academy series for Nosy Crow, she has a gift for stories combining gentle emotional themes with magical, animal-led adventure. Her writing focuses on friendship, confidence, and kindness, helping readers connect with relatable characters while enjoying fast-paced plots. Julie's accessible style has made her books popular with parents, teachers, and children moving into independent reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwelve magical adventures in one set means endless bedtime stories and no repeats. 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Young readers aged 5-8 join Sophia and her magical partner Wildstar as they navigate their first year at Unicorn Academy, packed with sparkling secrets and gentle mysteries, in a compact, giftable paperback with a free audiobook included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary invites readers to peek inside Sophia's private diary as she reflects on her first magical year at Unicorn Academy alongside her unicorn partner, Wildstar. Written in a warm, first-person diary style, it blends everyday school life with sparkling adventure, secret hideouts and the ups and downs of a budding friendship built on trust and teamwork. As an official World Book Day 2026 title, this compact 32-page paperback is quick, fun and accessible for newly confident readers moving from picture books to chapter books. The diary format encourages children to imagine themselves in Sophia's shoes, following her day-to-day discoveries, secret notes and magical mishaps as she settles into life at the academy. Fans of the wider Unicorn Academy franchise, including the Netflix series, will recognise Sophia, Wildstar and their friends, while newcomers will find it a welcoming entry point. A scannable code unlocks a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud audiobook, so children can listen along as they read. Themes of courage, curiosity, kindness and self-belief run throughout, making this a gentle, feel-good read perfect for bedtime, classroom reading corners, or a World Book Day token redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial World Book Day 2026 mini book – a collectible edition of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud audiobook, accessed via a scan-and-listen code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series by Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiary format perfect for newly independent readers aged 5-8 moving toward chapter books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, affordable paperback ideal as a World Book Day gift, stocking filler or reading incentive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJulie Sykes and Linda Chapman created the original New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy chapter book series on which this World Book Day title is based. 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Following girls who form special bonds with their own unicorns at a school unlike any other, this collection is packed with friendship, courage and gentle adventure. Perfect for confident readers aged 5-7, each short, illustrated chapter book is designed to build reading stamina while delivering warm, feel-good stories. A bonus World Book Day mini diary rounds out this must-have gift set for young unicorn fans everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross twelve full-length adventures plus a bonus mini diary, Julie Sykes introduces a new heroine and her unicorn partner in every book, each facing a fresh challenge at Unicorn Academy. Ariana and Whisper, Ava and Star, Layla and Dancer, Olivia and Snowflake, Rosa and Crystal, Isla and Buttercup, Violet and Twinkle, Matilda and Pearl, Isabel and Cloud, Sophia and Rainbow, Scarlett and Blaze, and Freya and Honey each learn something new about trust, teamwork, patience or bravery while training and caring for their magical companions on Unicorn Island. The bonus My Secret Unicorn Diary, released for World Book Day, invites readers to record their own unicorn adventures alongside the series. Written in short chapters with plenty of illustrations, the books suit children moving from picture books into first chapter books, offering satisfying stand-alone stories that can be read in order or dipped into individually. Friendship, kindness, responsibility and self-belief run throughout, wrapped in the sparkle young unicorn fans adore. 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