Titles in This Set: 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 Freya and Honey My Secret Unicorn Diary (World Book Day 2026 Mini Book) Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780018303300 Publisher: Nosy Crow Age Range: 5-7 years Overview: Step onto magical Unicorn Island with this brand-new 13-book paperback set from bestselling author Julie Sykes. 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. About the Books: Across 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. The familiar cast, recurring island setting and consistent format make this an easy series to settle into, while each new unicorn pairing keeps things fresh - ideal for fans of Julie Sykes's other animal stories or the Unicorn Academy Netflix series. Key Benefits: Complete 13-book paperback set by bestselling author Julie Sykes. Perfect for children aged 5-7 taking their first steps into chapter books. Includes a bonus World Book Day mini diary for creative writing fun. Short chapters and charming illustrations support growing reading confidence. Stories built around friendship, courage and teamwork - great values for young readers. A lovely gift set for unicorn and animal-loving children. About the Author: Julie Sykes is a bestselling British children's author with a long list of much-loved animal and adventure stories to her name. Working with publisher Nosy Crow, she created the Unicorn Academy series, bringing to life a magical school where girls and their unicorns learn and grow together. Known for warm, accessible storytelling that appeals to early independent readers, Sykes has a gift for blending gentle humour with genuine emotional depth, making her books firm favourites in homes, libraries and classrooms across the UK. Why You'll Love This Unicorn Academy Set: With thirteen enchanting stories in one collection, this set offers hours of magical reading, gentle life lessons and irresistible unicorn charm - a brilliant gift or series-starter for any young reader. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly and reflects the UK paperback edition with the ISBN shown.