From Publishers Weekly Tanaquil, whose only talent is the ability
to fix things, lives in the isolated desert palace of her mother,
the sorceress Jaive. When an inquisitive peeve--one of the palace
pets--unearths a cache of strange, sparkling bones, Tanaquil uses
them to piece together a unicorn's skeleton. A stray blast of
Jaive's magic brings the creature to life, and it escapes to the
desert, followed by Tanaquil and the peeve. Free at last from her
mother's wizardry, Tanaquil embarks on a series of adventures that
culminate in the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. A magical
journey that mirrors a teenager's coming-of-age is hardly a new
plot device, but experienced SF writer Lee allows events to unfold
at their own pace, revealing unexpected twists along the way. The
combination of self-assured storytelling and the near-tangible
evocation of a quirky world will have much appeal for fantasy
devotees. As in the novels of Robin McKinley ( The Hero and the
Crown; The Blue Sword ), an understated current of feminism runs
throughout. Illustrations not seen by PW. Ages 12-up. Copyright
1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out
of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library
Journal Grade 7-12-- Tanaquil may be the daughter of a sorceress,
but she can't do any magic--or so she thinks--and she finds life in
her mother's castle very dull and lonely. Her one skill, that of
mending things, leads her to piece together a pile of old bones
found in the desert and unknowingly bring back to life a black
unicorn that needs Tanaquil to help it return to its own, more
perfect world. In the process of doing this, Tanaquil finds a
sister, and discovers what her own powers really are. The plot of
The Black Unicorn is in no way as simple as this description. It is
complex and twisting, and while readers may not be sure where
they're going, they'll never be bored. Lee's lush and highly visual
style and her down-to-earth sense of humor are a constant
entertainment. Her imagination is boundless, whether in recreating
the life of desert nomads or describing a castle full of magical
devices all gone slightly awry. The static cover illustration, with
rearing unicorn and silver-gowned heroine, does not begin to convey
the special flavor of this stylish, humorous fantasy. --Ruth S.
Vose, San Francisco Public Library
General
Imprint: |
ibooks
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2005 |
First published: |
December 2005 |
Authors: |
Tanith Lee
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
146 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59687-162-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
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LSN: |
1-59687-162-8 |
Barcode: |
9781596871625 |
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