Suzanne de Montigny

Once upon a time, in a magical land, there lived magical creatures. Like most animals, whether real or magical, they wanted to live and be happy with their families. Sometimes, however, dangers threaten and creatures, animal or human, have to learn who to trust and how to face their challenges.

In Author Suzanne de Montigny’s novel THE SHADOW OF THE UNICORN II: THE DECEPTION, written for middle grade readers, we meet some of these magical animals and some not so magical humans. The book opens with the birth if Ulysses, the colt of Unicorns Icarus and Sarah. As Ulysses grows and learns the ways of his family of unicorns he also discovers secrets that he wants answered. So Ulysses and his friend Teo set out to find the truth. On the way they encounter humans and a dinosaur and get themselves into more trouble than they could ever have imagined.

Suzanne de Montigny has written a lovely story of family and bravery. The unicorns can do magical things, but they also seem real, like flesh and blood animals. They’re so likeable that I think having one of my own, not just as a pet but as a friend, since they can talk, would be great.
When Ulysses faced danger, I faced it with him. Every step of the way I hoped he’d make the right decisions.

As much as I liked the first book in the series, this novel was even better. Even though it’s written for children, I think all ages will enjoy reading THE SHADOW OF THE UNICORN II: THE DECEPTION. I believe you will fall in love with the unicorns. And who wouldn’t like a big old dinosaur from years and years ago? Also, if you haven’t read the first book, THE SHADOW OF THE UNICORM: THE LEGACY, BOOK I, what are you waiting for?

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This review is from my 9 yr old niece.


My aunt gave me this book to read. She told me that I would love it. The book has unicorns and dinosaurs. The dinosaurs don’t live long. Well one live a long long time. Darius lives forever. Azaria and his friend Gaelen go with Azarias father to speak with the dinosaur leader. Azarias father is the leader of the unicorns. They learn some terrible things are going to happen. They are told they will encounter creatures that walk on two legs. I think he is talking about humans. I donot know of any other creature that walks on two legs. So much changes it is like a ice age. The unicorns have no food or water. They are cold and hungry All the bad stuff happens. Then the creature on two legs appears and he hunts the unicorns. He wants the magical power they have. Azaria and his friends beat the bad guy and run away in the forest. Right before running away azaria sees his old friend darius. I liked reading this book. It was fun and now I want a unicorn and zebra.
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Polaris, leader of a herd of unicorns, is sumoned by Saul, chief of the dinosaurs. Polaris takes his son, Azaria, and his young friend, Gaelan, to the distant land of the dinosaurs. There they are introduced to a young long neck that can see the future. He tells them of coming changes and warns of the two-legged creature.

They don't understand, but watch for the signs. The first sign comes quickly changing their world in an instant. At first they think the Sun fell from the sky, but Earth recovers. The unicorns have many trials and lessons in this mid-grade book. It is a delightful story for girls or boys.… (más)