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Young Kinsey, a lonely orphaned servant girl in medieval times, finds an abandoned magical cloak. Unable to resist, she pulls it over her shoulders, snaps the clasp shut and is shocked when Crimson, the legendary talking unicorn, appears in front of her!
What happens next is even more astounding, as Kinsey finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of frantic adventure, from slaying murderous river monsters, defeating terrifying dragons and fighting off hideous giant wolf-like mungas. But is Crimson right to believe all Kinsey's perilous exploits have prepared her for the final epic battle against the frightening evil Lord known as the Snake, who is threatening to take over the whole kingdom.
With Crimson’s help, Kinsey must find strength she never knew she had as she uncovers her true destiny…Click on 'Look Inside' and experience a taste of her adventures for yourself.
Not your typical fantasy book for young children, this adventurous unicorn book for girls and boys age 8-10 has plenty of action and adventure from not only unicorns, but also dragons, trolls, elves, dwarfs and monsters. A new adventure in every chapter makes this one of the best fantasy books for children as both boys and girls find it a page-turner.
"When I was a child, I often fantasised about being chosen for a quest -- for destiny to come knocking and have something epic to say. For kids who can relate, The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian will take you on that epic quest.~ Kids Book Review
Review
"When I was a child, I often fantasised about being chosen for a quest -- for destiny to come knocking and have something epic to say. For kids who can relate,
The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian will take you on that epic quest.
Kinsey is an orphaned servant girl. She works in a castle kitchen, and while her employer treats her well, Kinsey knows she was meant to do more with her life.
Walking in the forest to visit her sister, Kinsey finds a magical cloak. A unicorn emerges from the trees, and Kinsey's life changes forever.
There is trouble in the kingdom, and Crimson the unicorn needs Kinsey to help fight it. Reluctant and unprepared, Kinsey isn't ready to be a hero. But as evil closes in and threatens the people she cares about, Kinsey is faced with a choice: run from her destiny, or face it head on.
The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian is an epic adventure filled with unicorns, dwarfs, elves, shadow-bloods and many more magical and fantastical creatures. Some of these I was familiar with, but others I had never heard of (and I suspect are Cossey's own creation). I love this about the book. It pushes fantasy outside the box and delivers fresh content full of imagination.
I also really liked and related to Kinsey as a character. She has great inner strength and a strong desire to do the right thing. But like everyone, she has doubts about her abilities and must dig deep to be brave when danger looms.
As she journeys with Crimson the unicorn, Kinsey's confidence grows. She stands up for what she believes in, and she finds her own path to victory. I love this message for kids. Sometimes things are hard, and sometimes we want more than anything to run away and hide. But believing in yourself, standing up and saying 'I won't run,' can lead to the most amazing adventures.
Without illustrations, I'd put
The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian at the older end of junior fiction or younger end of middle grade. It's an easy read, so it's a good choice for chapter book kids ready for their next reading challenge.
Filled with magic, fantasy and action-adventure that never stops, this is one for the kids ready to say yes to the quest." - Shaye Wardrop, Kid's Book Review
The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian is a children's fantasy by Karen Cossey. While taking a walk in Pixie Forest, Kinsey sees a cloak on the ground and tries it on, only to see a unicorn appear. She is astonished when the unicor