Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Volume 1)

by Dana Simpson

Paperback, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

741.5

Series

Phoebe and her Unicorn (1)

Genres

Graphic Novels and Comics

Comics

Graphic Novels

Publication

Andrews McMeel Publishing (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 224 pages

Description

Comic and Graphic Books. Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. HTML: A boy and his dog . . . a girl and her . . . unicorn? It all started when a girl named Phoebe skipped a rock across a pond and accidentally hit a unicorn in the face. Improbably, this led to Phoebe being granted one wish, and she used it to make the unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, her obligational best friend. But can a vain mythical beast and a nine-year-old daydreamer really forge a connection? Indeed they can, and that's how Phoebe and Her Unicorn unfolds. This beautifully drawn comic strip follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl and the magic unicorn who gradually shows her just how special she really is. Through hilarious adventures where Phoebe gets to bask in Marigold's "awesomeness," the friends also come to acknowledge that they had been lonely before they met and truly appreciate the bond they now share..… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Brainannex

I'm not sure if a young reader picks up this book that they will enjoy it like an adult will. There's a lot of humor here, but I wonder who the audience is really supposed to be.

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LibraryThing member lycomayflower

Though it is marketed as middle grade, this comics collection about a fourth-grader and her unicorn best friend would appeal far beyond the 8-12ers. It reminded me of both Calvin and Hobbes and Wallace the Brave but is fully its own thing too. Phoebe is a little bit of an outsider, so when she

rescues a unicorn and is granted a wish, she wishes for the unicorn to be her best friend. And then adventures ensue, including run-ins with a mean-girl at school and summertime adventures. The humor stands out and I love Marigold Heavenly Nostrils and her commentary on human life. I'll be reading more. Recommended.

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LibraryThing member BillieBook

Sweet, snarky and laugh-out-loud funny. Where is my unicorn? I want my unicorn now, please.

LibraryThing member justreign

A funny, adorable read. Marigold the unicorn is hilariously arrogant, and Phoebe is adorably precocious. They make the perfect friends!

LibraryThing member Stahl-Ricco

A very cute, and funny, book about a girl and her unicorn! My 9 year old daughter loves them! And I like them because they remind me so much of my favorite comic strip - Calvin and Hobbes! AND, now my daughter is reading, and enjoying, C&H! Thanks P&U!

LibraryThing member Tiffy_Reads

Loved this cute graphic novel. Can't wait to get my hands on the next one. :)

LibraryThing member karenvg3

Cute with subtle adult humor

LibraryThing member bookwyrmm

Perfect for all ages - delightful, fun, and witty.

LibraryThing member pussreboots

Phoebe and Her Unicorn: A Heavenly Nostrils Chronicle by Dana Simpson is a graphic novel about a girl and her unicorn. If you've seen the 1982 film adaptation of The Last Unicorn, you'll see a similarity in the art style. As the author's introduction explains, this work is her homage to Peter S.

Beagle.

Phoebe is a modern day girl who goes to school and has homework and does chores. Now, she has a unicorn. The unicorn, meanwhile, is a vain, pampered, magical creature who has agreed to be this girl's best friend.

The gags fall under two main categories: the unicorn trying to understand Phoebe's world, and Phoebe trying and failing to impress her friends. There's a lot sly social and gender commentary that I didn't expect, given the very pink cover and the rather goofy title. Then there are the completely off the wall moments where fantasy and reality meet in unexpected ways.

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LibraryThing member laytonwoman3rd

Been missing Calvin and Hobbes? Mount your trusty steed of choice and get yourself a copy of this one (and the next one or two while you're at it, 'cause...well....UNICORN!) Can't begin to describe the delightfulness of this concept. Phoebe is a rising fourth grader with all summer to skip stones,

when one of her throws bops a unicorn on the snout, breaking the narcissistic spell that has kept it staring at its own reflection in the water. This odd rescue results in the granting of a wish -- just one, and no, Phoebe, it can't be "infinity wishes". But what could beat having a unicorn (Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, specifically) as your best friend? There are other great characters, too. Like Todd, the Candy Dragon and Max, Phoebe's spelling partner back at school. It's all sparkly and wry...just the break all us pointy-headed intellectuals (that's unicorn humor) need from time to time.

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LibraryThing member readingover50

A cute graphic novel that all ages can enjoy. It was a pleasant way to spend a few hours.

LibraryThing member Shahnareads

This is super freakin adorable.

I love me a good unicorn. This comic is so funny and cute. I lol’d many times. So glad I picked it up, I read a third of it by the time I got up to the register. There are seven volumes and I am so ready to take on this adventure.

AND Peter S. Beagle wrote the

introduction, which is awesome. He is awesome.

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LibraryThing member bookbrig

SUPER CUTE. And funny! I laughed at this quite a few times. It reminds me in all the best ways of Calvin and Hobbes but with a girl protagonist and also a unicorn. Loved it and highly recommend it.

LibraryThing member dcoward

Adorable. More books should feature narcissistic unicorns. I laughed out loud multiple times.

LibraryThing member snickel63

Great for kids that enjoy reading graphic novels. Similar to big Nate where the entire book doesn’t necessarily have the same storyline.

LibraryThing member jennybeast

Well, I do love a narcissistic unicorn, as long as she is sufficiently sarcastic. And I appreciate that Pheobe's awkwardness does not seem to impact her self-esteem. Compares favorably with Calvin and Hobbes, and is a delightful way to pass the afternoon.

LibraryThing member MickyFine

When Phoebe throws a rock into a pond, she saves a unicorn from staring obsessively at her own reflection. Granted a wish in return, Phoebe decides to wish for her and the unicorn to be best friends. And so begins the adventures of Phoebe and her unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils.

This book is

just so darn wholesome! The comics are full of charm, delight, and humour as Phoebe goes through life as a fourth-grader whose best friend is a rather vain unicorn. The introduction by Peter S. Beagle (yes, THAT [[Peter S. Beagle]]) compares the comics to Calvin & Hobbes and Peanuts and I don't think he's wrong. While the target audience is children, I think these comics are just as enjoyable for readers of all ages. Highly recommended.

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LibraryThing member ftbooklover

Phoebe wants to be special and stop being overlooked when she runs across a Unicorn that is admiring its reflection in water. It offers Phoebe a wish and she asks that it become her best friend. Phoebe brings the unicorn to show and tell, takes her to a birthday party, and rides her to

school.

Phoebe and Her Unicorn is a cute graphic novel about a girl who doesn't fit in and how she not only makes friends with a very self important unicorn, but also learns about what it takes to be a friend. Much of the book is a slice of life, detailing many things that the two do together. Also, there is a lot of snarky humor and sarcasm, much of which seems to be directed at adults. While the story does seem to drag in places, overall, Phoebe and Her Unicorn is a very fun and entertaining read.

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