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When the three mages visit Emily's father on his horse ranch in New Mexico, they find a herd of baby unicorns that need the girls' combined power to save them from an evil hunter. Web of Magic #7 Quest for Magic #1
Quick Summary
If your kid loves horses and magic, this is a great pick set on a New Mexico ranch where Emily discovers baby unicorns that only she and her friends can protect from a genuinely creepy hunter. It's part of the Web of Magic series, so there are six books before this one, but it also works as a starting point since it focuses on Emily's story and the quest to save these magical creatures. Kids who enjoy fantasy adventure with a bit of danger will gravitate toward the action and the way the girls have to use their combined powers to outsmart the villain. There's heart here too the relationship between Emily and her dad, plus the vulnerability of the baby unicorns, gives it some sweet moments that balance out the tension. At around 31,000 words with an AR level of 4.3, it's perfect for readers transitioning from chapter books to longer novels, and it's the kind of story that keeps you turning pages without feeling overwhelming. If your child liked books like "The Unicorn's Tale" or other magical creature adventures, they'll probably want to check out the whole series after finishing this one.