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Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 Unicorn Riders
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y separately published work icon Quinn's Riddles Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1813695 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'We ride as one.

'Quinn, Willow, Krystal and Ellabeth are Unicorn Riders – empowered to protect the land of Avamay. In this first adventure, the Riders must rescue Queen Heart’s young son from his kidnappers. The abductors have left a trial of taunting riddles for the girls to follow – will Quinn be able to solve the riddles and lead the other Riders to the prince in time? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Willow's Challenge Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1813701 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Quinn, Willow, Krystal and Ellabeth are Unicorn Riders – empowered to protect the land of Avamay. Head Rider, Willow, must confront her past when the Unicorn Riders are summoned to the town of Arlen. Her Uncle Gildenfair, who Willow hasn’t spoken too for many years, is ill and needs a healing elixir that only the Riders can provide. When Arlen is besieged by a neighbouring Lord’s army, the Riders and their unicorns must help the townspeople defend the city. Can Willow find the courage to forgive her uncle for past wrongs and help him save Arlen? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Krystal's Choice Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1813705 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Quinn, Willow, Krystal and Ellabeth are Unicorn Riders – empowered to protect the land of Avamay. Children have been disappearing in the town of Miramar. Queen Heart sends Krystal and the other Unicorn Riders to investigate. But Krystal is struggling with her role as a Rider – is this what she really wants to be for the rest of her life? When she is approached by the leader of a group of entertainers who offers her a life of glamour, fun and adoration, Krystal must make a choice – will she give up being a Rider? And will her decision put the other Riders and their mission to save the missing children in jeopardy? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Ellabeth's Test Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1813709 2011 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Quinn, Willow, Krystal and Ellabeth are Unicorn Riders – empowered to protect the land of Avamay. When Willow is injured, Ellabeth must step into the role of Head Rider and lead the Unicorn Riders on their next adventure. The girls must race to the home of the mysterious Dakkar Serpent in order to collect some of its diamond scales. But the mission proves to be more perilous than they thought it would be. Will Ellabeth be able to put her pride aside in order to complete the mission? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Quinn's Truth Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2012 14204506 2012 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Quinn, Willow, Krystal and Ellabeth are Unicorn Riders – empowered to protect the land of Avamay. The Regal Conch, used to call the Council of Kingdoms to order, has been stolen. Quinn and the other Riders suspect Lord Valerian and must find the conch before he can use it to enslave the magical creatures of the Kingdoms. But who is helping him? Quinn suspects it is an enemy the Riders have faced before. Can Quinn discover the truth and find the conch before it is too late?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Willow's Victory Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2012 14204742 2012 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Quinn, Willow, Krystal and Ellabeth are Unicorn Riders – empowered to protect the land of Avamay. The Riders are competing in the Spring Tournament. Willow hopes to win a medal in the long distance race. But there is a plot to spoil the festivities, and when Krystal is stuck down by a mystery illness, Willow must act. Can she find the troublemaker before others are hurt – including Queen Heart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Krystal's Charge Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2013 14204791 2013 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The people of Haartsfeld are in danger, and the Unicorn Riders must find their rightful leader, half-faery Aveena. But Aveena doesn’t want to rule! Can Krystal convince Aveena it’s her destiny to be Queen?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Ellabeth's Light Aleesah Darlison , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2013 14204931 2013 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Wild weather is threatening Avamay. When Ellabeth discovers a magical sprite is the cause, the Riders must work together to return him to his master. Can Ellabeth protect the sprite from Lord Valerian’s evil army?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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First known date: 2011

Works about this Work

Firing the Imagination Thuy On , 2013 single work interview
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 93 no. 2 2013; (p. 7)
Morphing into Various Guises Margaret Bromley , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 18 February 2012; (p. 32)

— Review of Unicorn Riders Aleesah Darlison , 2011 series - author children's fiction
[Review] Unicorn Riders Thuy On , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , September vol. 91 no. 3 2011; (p. 17)

— Review of Unicorn Riders Aleesah Darlison , 2011 series - author children's fiction
[Review] Unicorn Riders Thuy On , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , September vol. 91 no. 3 2011; (p. 17)

— Review of Unicorn Riders Aleesah Darlison , 2011 series - author children's fiction
Morphing into Various Guises Margaret Bromley , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 18 February 2012; (p. 32)

— Review of Unicorn Riders Aleesah Darlison , 2011 series - author children's fiction
Firing the Imagination Thuy On , 2013 single work interview
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 93 no. 2 2013; (p. 7)
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