Publisher's Synopsis
Caroline and Euni are back in this new, heartwarming epic adventure! Will Caroline have the courage and perseverance needed to travel to the Land of Magic to save her pet unicorn?
The Witch and the Queen picks up where Book One of The Adventures of Caroline and Euni (The Rainbow Frog & The Mad Scientist) left off: brave young Caroline travels with her pet unicorn, Euni, to confront the wrathful Witch. But a surprising discovery sends Caroline to the Land of Magic, where mind-bending riddles, heckling fairies, bizarre creatures, and the mysterious Queen await! "A wonderfully compelling story with so many empowering lessons weaved throughout... [with] words of encouragement to children which will increase their level of confidence, self-awareness, and generosity towards others... A fantastic adventure story that even an adult would enjoy!" - Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite. 5 Stars "... A wondrous adventure waiting for the bold and daring to unlock. The puzzles in the book are brilliant and a joy to solve, and the different creatures are unique and memorable. Further adding to the charm and appeal of the book are the beautiful illustrations by Chia Americo, who paints with specific colors that maintain the theme of the book. I was surprised at how eager I was to find out what would become of the protagonist and her unicorn as I could hardly put the book down for a single second. The Witch and the Queen is perfect for children and preteens who love adventurous stories about unicorns, magic, and witches. Even as an adult, the magic in Joshua S Joseph's story had me completely immersed in a fascinating imaginary world." Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite. 5 Stars "What could a girl with a pet unicorn possibly have to be unhappy about? Caroline would say quite a lot: an annoying younger sister who gets away with everything, a father who insists on boring meditation and chanting... oh, and an angry witch threatening to burn down the neighboring village. Caroline knows it's her job to go and confront the witch and save the village, but when she finally sets out with her Unicorn, Euni, things don't turn out the way she expects. The evil witch is really rescuing her own unicorn, who seems to have been kidnapped by the villagers and caught Uniflu, to boot. When Euni also catches the debilitating disease, it's up toCaroline to save them both by travelling to the Land of Magic-a frightening place full of monstrous creatures and intriguing riddles-to ask for a cure from the mysterious Esmerelda. Along the way, Caroline is taught several important lessons about gratitude, love and living in the moment. "The Witch and the Queen, with its quirky sense of humor and surreal setting, has something of the feel of Alice in Wonderland to it. Like that classic, the story will keep a young reader gripped with weird creatures, enigmatic characters, and puzzling riddles, helped along by Chia Americo's gentle illustrations. Unlike Lewis Carroll's original, however, this story is mild enough for younger readers, with just enough tension and terror to keep it interesting. Joseph's plotline is imaginative and fast-paced and it's not just about unicorns, fairies, and witches but also sisterly love, appreciation for what one has, and the importance of not taking things for granted." The Children's Book Review
