Unicorn Academy Where Magic Happens 13 Books Collection Set by Julie Sykes - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

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)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Saddle up for thirteen sparkling adventures set on magical Unicorn Island, where every student is paired with a unicorn partner of her own. This paperback collection gathers twelve full-length Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens stories by Julie Sykes, plus the bonus World Book Day mini book, My Secret Unicorn Diary. Each short chapter book follows a new student and her unicorn as they face friendship troubles, hidden talents, and gentle academy mysteries, while learning teamwork and self-belief. Bright covers, easy vocabulary, and fast-moving plots make this a wonderful bundle for newly confident readers and classroom shelves.

About the Books
Welcome to Unicorn Island, home to Unicorn Academy, a school where students train alongside their very own unicorn partners. Julie Sykes's Where Magic Happens series follows a rotating cast of first-year riders, each paired with a unicorn whose personality and magical gift mirrors something the girl needs to learn about herself. Across these twelve full-length stories, readers meet quieter unicorns who calm anxious riders, fast unicorns who teach patience, and gentle unicorns who reward careful listening. Every book stands on its own, so young readers can start anywhere in the set and still follow the emotional arc from nervous newcomer to confident academy student. Familiar academy settings, like the stables, the meadow, and the training paddocks, recur throughout, giving the collection a cozy, consistent world even as the featured pairs change from book to book. Themes of courage, honesty, patience, and teamwork run through every adventure, alongside just enough gentle peril, a lost unicorn, a stormy night, a tricky rescue, to keep pages turning without feeling scary for younger readers. Rounding out the set is the special World Book Day mini book, My Secret Unicorn Diary, a first-person diary that lets fans peek further into academy life between the main stories. Short chapters, large type, and frequent illustrations make every title approachable for developing readers, while the recurring cast and setting reward kids who want to read the whole set in order. Together, these thirteen books offer a complete, budget-friendly way to experience the beloved Unicorn Academy world in one paperback bundle.

Key Benefits

• Thirteen books in one paperback bundle, a ready-made reading plan that stretches across weeks of bedtime or classroom reading
• Short chapters, large type, and frequent illustrations make the series approachable for newly independent readers
• Each story stands alone, so kids can dip in and out of the set without losing the thread
• A bonus World Book Day mini book, My Secret Unicorn Diary, adds a fun diary-style extra to the main series
• Gentle themes of courage, friendship, and teamwork make this a reassuring choice for sensitive or younger readers
• A brand-new paperback set that's ready to gift for birthdays, holidays, or as a fresh addition to any classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
Ariana and Whisper — Ariana's partnership with quiet, watchful Whisper becomes the spark for her first real test of courage and trust at the academy.
Ava and Star — Ava dreams of shining brightly at Unicorn Academy, but her spirited unicorn Star sometimes gallops ahead a little too fast.
Layla and Dancer — Layla's boundless energy meets Dancer's graceful pace in a story about rhythm, patience, and finding balance together.
Olivia and Snowflake — Olivia forms a calm, thoughtful bond with Snowflake, a unicorn whose gentle nature rewards careful listening and empathy.
Rosa and Crystal — Rosa learns to trust her instincts as her connection with sparkling Crystal is tested during a tricky academy challenge.
Isla and Buttercup — Isla discovers that steady, dependable Buttercup has hidden strengths that only patience and kindness can bring out.
Violet and Twinkle — Violet's determination is put to the test when playful Twinkle leads her into an unexpected adventure across Unicorn Island.
Matilda and Pearl — Matilda must learn to slow down and listen when her bond with the sensitive unicorn Pearl hits a rocky start.
Isabel and Cloud — Isabel and dreamy Cloud navigate a misty mystery on the island, discovering that quiet courage counts just as much as boldness.
Sophia and Rainbow — Sophia's cheerful optimism is matched by Rainbow's dazzling energy in a story about friendship and finding your place at the academy.
Scarlett and Blaze — Scarlett faces her fears alongside fiery, fast-moving Blaze, learning that bravery often means asking for help.
Freya and Honey — Freya's gentle patience helps her form a lasting friendship with sweet-natured Honey during a season of academy challenges.
My Secret Unicorn Diary (World Book Day 2026 Mini Book) — This bonus diary-style mini book invites fans to peek even further into a student's day-to-day life at Unicorn Academy.

About the Author
Julie Sykes is a British children's author known for creating warm, adventure-filled animal series for young readers. She is the author of the Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens books, which follow a rotating cast of riders and their unicorn partners on magical Unicorn Island. Sykes has written across several popular children's series over her career, developing a reputation for gentle, confidence-building stories that pair emotional growth with fast-paced, easy-to-follow plots. Her Unicorn Academy books are illustrated by Lucy Truman and published by UK children's publisher Nosy Crow, and the series has gone on to inspire a Netflix television adaptation.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This bundle delivers thirteen books of unicorn magic in one easy paperback set, perfect for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or new classroom library addition. Short chapters and a bonus World Book Day diary keep young unicorn fans reading happily for weeks, whether it's for bedtime, summer reading, or a rainy-day adventure at home.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.