Jan 09, 2011 bruce coville, on the other hand, loves unicorns, and the anthology a glory of unicorns containing twelve short stories about the beasts is the result. Song of the wanderer bruce coville on free shipping on. Through the mystical beasts depicted in each story, readers discover what bruce coville calls the unicorn path a route requiring strength, patience, and courage, but ending in grace and love. One is told from the perspective of caras grandmother during her childhood in covilles anthology, a glory of unicorns. A glory of unicorns by bruce coville 2000, paperback for. It is a game among people who love words to come up with appropriate terms for groups of animals or humans, for that matter. It is a game among people who love words to come up with appropriate terms of groups of animals, such as a gaggle of geese, a pride of lions, and a knot of toads. Coville, bruce a glory of unicorns anthologies are fun for the variety of viewpoints and styles and finding new authors. Monsters, aliens, ghosts, giant frogs, and a tragic angel are just some of the ingredients of this madcap adventure that is quite possibly bruce coville s strangest novel yet. Bruce coville has received more than a dozen childrens choice awards, and has written more than ninety books, including my teacher is an alien, the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Review a glory of unicorns by bruce coville dreaming. Smashwords the guardian of memory a book by bruce coville.
A glory of unicorns bruce coville mass market paperback used. On a snowy night cara and her grandmother are pursued into st. Accompanied by sensitive, blackandwhite drawings by awardwinning artist alix berenzy, each story takes. Use the options below to adjust the size, style and colors, and click apply below. Bruce coville has published more than ninety books for young readers, including the bestselling my teacher is an alien series and the wildly popular unicorn. Within this realm exist all sorts of fantastical and mythological beasts, from the familiar unicorn to the strange, squirrellike creature known as the squijum. Glory of unicorns unicorn chronicles by bruce coville. Biscuits of glory book overview by bruce coville display preferences.
Of course, one unicorn is glorious in and of itself. The unicorn chronicles consists of four young adult fantasy novels by bruce coville about the. See more ideas about books, my books and horror books for kids. Smashwords biscuits of glory a book by bruce coville. There she discovers the mysterious connection between her family and the unicorns and must battle the evil that threatens both their worlds.
Ive been writing stories for kids for over 40 years. A beautiful, blind princess in ancient china befriends an ugly creature that is not what it seems. Author bruce coville was born in syracuse, new york where he lives on may 16, 1950 and writes young adult fiction. The first book, into the land of the unicorns, introduces cara as the main character. Bruce himself appears on this recording as gaspar morley, head of a strange family of monsters that draw anthony our narrator and his little sister sarah into a galaxy. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Bruce farrington coville born may 16, 1950 is an american author of the baby boomer generation known for his young adult, middle grade, and childrens literature. A glory of unicorns, 1998 beyond the fringe author. Among my favorite stories were bruce coville s opening tale, the guardian of memory, and jessica amanda salmonsons the ugly unicorn, which is the most distinctive story in the book, based on the unicorns of chinese mythology. Thirteen short stories,by such authors as nancy varian berberickgregory maguireand margaret bechardabout unicorns in both mythical and contemporary settings. Perhaps no other creature embodies the spirit of fantasy more than the venerated unicorn.
Many of these books are available for purchase right here. Some might get confused when the book doesnt give enough descriptions or doesnt say whos talking. Buy a cheap copy of the unicorn chronicles book by bruce coville. His father was adopted by his aunt and he adopted her last name of coville. Enraptured with reading novels at a young age, coville was first published in 1977 and has over 100 books in his repertoire. The last hunt 2010 glory of unicorns 1998 the boy with silver eyes 2011 odd 1. Told in diary entries and more, its a new magical, modernday comedy series by the master of funny fantasy and bestselling author of my teacher is an alien. A dark meditation on free speech and the price of freedom. There she befriends lightfoot, a unicorn, the squijum, a small squirrel like creature, and the dimblethum, a wookie type animal. Buy glory of unicorns by berenzy, alix, coville, bruce isbn. Sep 01, 2000 buy glory of unicorns by berenzy, alix, coville, bruce isbn. A glory of unicorns book by bruce coville 5 available. He writes with a such flair of fantasy, yet the honesty of true human. Buy the audio book cd book bruce coville unicorn chronicles collection.
Into the land of the unicorns, song of the wanderer. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Wild, untamed, and beautiful, unicorns can be found around the globe, in the strangest and most unexpected of places. Into the land of the unicorns unicorn chronicles 1 book. A glory of unicorns coville, bruce, berenzy, alix on. Bruce covilles father born arthur farrington was adopted by his aunt, where he adopted her surname of coville. Into the land of the unicorns by bruce coville scholastic. Bruce coville, editor scholastic fiction, ch anthologyfantasy themes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It wasnt until 1977 that they finally sold their first book, the foolish giant. A glory of unicorns by bruce coville book the fast free shipping. A sacred ritual among unicorns takes a surprising turn. Bruce coville was born in syracuse, new york, on may 16, 1950. A glory of unicorns has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In this book bruce coville can make you visualize without using too many descriptive words. Into the land of the unicorns unicorn chronicles 1 book summary and study guide. Although a glory of unicorns does have some reality in it, the reality just makes the stories more believable. Written by bruce coville, audiobook narrated by bruce coville. Accompanied by sensitive, blackandwhite drawings by awardwinning artist alix berenzy, each story takes the reader on a unique journey. The unicorn chronicles consists of four young adult fantasy novels by bruce coville about the fantasy world of luster that lies parallel to our own. Glory of unicorns unicorn chronicles by bruce coville book cover, description, publication history. Dark whispers the unicorn chronicles, book 3 9780590459525 by coville, bruce and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. There she discovers the mysterious connection between her family and the unicorns and must battle.
Covilles my teacher is an alien mild fantasy, the first in the projected unicorn. Fiction the unicorn chronicles follow the journey of cara, a girl sent on a mission by her grandmother into luster, the land of the unicorns. A glory of unicorns, 1998 tearing down the unicorns author. It is the story of alma leonetti, and her quest to discover why something sweet and precious has disappeared from old earth. I know these books were written for children, but i truly enjoyed reading them. Coville married katherine dietz an artist, and they began trying to create books together. This title is currently out of print and unavailable. A glory of unicorns bruce coville mass market paperback used very good. They joined together on two other books after that, sarahs unicorn and the monsters ring, and followed them with goblins in the castle, aliens ate my homework, and the.
Donald henderson is horrified when his extremely embarrassing grandfather begins to question authority. Thus we speak not only of a herd of cows or a gaggle of geese, but also a pride of lions, a knot of toads, and a quarrel of lawyers. Smashwords biscuits of glory a book by bruce coville page 1. Filled with the most popular legends about the mythical unicorn and including original poems and stories, this collection brings together the singular talents of bruce coville, madeleine lengle, jane yolen, c. A glory of unicorns bruce coville, alix berenzy on. Thirteen short stories, by such authors as nancy varian berberick, gregory maguire, and margaret bechard. Awardwinning author bruce coville believes in unicorns, and hi. A much shorter version of this tale appears in dark whispers, book 3 of the unicorn chronicles. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In the world of luster, the dwarf grimwold, keeper of the unicorn chronicles, is summoned to tell an important tale as part of a ceremony that occurs once every 25 years. Among my favorite stories were bruce covilles opening tale, the guardian of memory, and jessica amanda salmonsons the ugly unicorn, which is the most distinctive story in the book, based on the unicorns of chinese mythology. Introducing the second book in the the enchanted files.
Thirteen short stories, by such authors as nancy varian berberick. The unicorn chronicles follow the journey of cara, a girl sent on a mission by her grandmother into luster, the land of the unicorns. They are fierce, protective, proud, and loving, and they bring the magic the world needs to give life grace and spark. Old glory by bruce coville author of my teacher is an alien. For audio versions of books by bruce and other authors, visit bruce s full cast audio website.
When cara does she finds herself in luster, the land of the unicorns. It is a thought to lift the heart and make it sing. The title is a reference to covilles belief that like a group of lions is called a pride, and a group of geese is called a gaggle, that a group of unicorns should be called a glory, which is. A glory of unicorns bruce coville mass market paperback. Thirteen short stories, by such authors as nancy varian berberick, gregory maguire, and margaret bechard, about unicorns in both mythical and contemporary settings. Into the land of the unicorns paperback aug 1 2008. He realized that he was bisexual in his teenage years, while growing up, in what he called, farm country. A rug woven with special threads takes on magical properties. Clutching her grandmothers mysterious amulet, and following the old womans instructions, cara escapes their pursuer and falls into luster. He tends to write in the speculative fiction genre, occasionally dipping into horror, although generally of the kidfriendly variety.
Monsters, aliens, ghosts, giant frogs, and a tragic angel are just some of the ingredients of this madcap adventure that is quite possibly bruce covilles strangest novel yet. An oddly enough and odder than ever omnibus 2006 my alien classmate 1. Republished in bruce coville s solo collection, oddly enough. Originally published in 2041 ad, edited by jane yolen. The guardian of memory book overview by bruce coville display preferences.
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