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Cover of Shadows Over Balinor (Unicorns of Balinor #8)

Shadows Over Balinor (Unicorns of Balinor #8)

Mary Stanton (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages111 (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesUnicorns of Balinor #8
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.99/5 (1293)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureQuestFriendshipSelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / PrincessChosen One Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Tropes

Chosen OneQuestUnicornsFallen HeroesDark CorruptionHidden TruthMagic AcademyComing of Age

Themes

Good vs EvilDiscovery of TruthCorruption and RedemptionPower and ResponsibilityDestiny

Synopsis

Princess Arianna inquires about the past and learns the truth about the fall of the great unicorns from the Celestial Valley. She uncovers the truth about shifting magic and how that power has led the fallen unicorns into the shadows...to become the evil Shadow Unicorns.

Is Shadows Over Balinor (Unicorns of Balinor #8) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Parents should know this is classic middle grade fantasy with mild peril and no concerning content. Princess Arianna uncovers dark secrets about fallen unicorns, but the series maintains age-appropriate tone.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love unicorns and fantasy adventures will enjoy following Princess Arianna as she learns magical secrets and faces evil Shadow Unicorns.

Tags

Animal FantasySeries FinaleUnicorn Stories