REVIEW: Razzle Dazzle Unicorn: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure (graphic novel) by Dana Simpson

Razzle Dazzle Unicorn is humorous fantasy. It's the fourth volume in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series. I bought my copy new.

Review:

It's Winter, which means Christmas. We get some tree ornament stuff, Phoebe worries about wasted time and starts journaling on her laptop to keep track of the things she does, Marigold gets "sparkle fever," and Phoebe has to take the bus again for a bit. We learn that unicorns have ad-blocking power. Marigold and Phoebe read the same book together (and enjoy it more that way). Marigold helps Phoebe clean her room. Then it's Summer and back to music camp.

This series is still great, still cute.

Extras:

A few pages on Dana Simpson's creative process, and a glossary. 

REVIEW: Unicorn Vs. Goblins: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure (graphic novel) by Dana Simpson

Unicorn Vs. Goblins is the third Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics collection. I bought my copy new.

Review:

Phoebe goes to music camp for a week during the summer. Dakota has some issues with her magical hair gaining a mind of its own - this eventually results in problems with goblins. We meet Marigold's sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils. Then it's time to go back to school. Phoebe accidentally becomes briefly famous for being Marigold's friend. She worries about PE and really looks up to Sam, an older student she thinks is cool.

I don't really have anything new to say about this series. It's just a nice, fun, low-stress read with enjoyable, slightly flawed characters. I love the character designs - the new little goblins are cute.

Extras:

An introduction by Cory Doctorow (with Poesy Taylor Doctorow, age 7, his daughter). Also, instructions for drawing various supporting characters, a recipe for "Questing Mix" (trail mix), and a page on the appearance of a unicorn in the original Alice in Wonderland.

REVIEW: Unicorn on a Roll: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure (graphic novel) by Dana Simpson

Unicorn on a Roll is the second collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics. I bought my copy new.

Review:

Christmas is coming up, and, after much deliberation, Phoebe finally figures out the perfect present to give Marigold. Then we've got Valentine's Day - Phoebe has a bit of a crush on her spelling partner, Max, and she's surprised when she learns Marigold has a crush of her own, on a unicorn named Lord Splendid Humility. Phoebe meets even more unicorns when she's invited to Lord Splendid Humility's birthday party.

I really enjoyed the first volume, but I think this series truly clicked for me during the Christmas portion of this volume. It showed a lot of heart and demonstrated that Phoebe and Marigold have had an impact on each other.

I loved the introduction of Lord Splendid Humility and getting to see other unicorns.

All in all, this was a great second volume.

Extras:

An introduction by Lauren Faust, a guide to drawing facial expressions, instructions for making sparkly unicorn poop cookies, and instructions for making an origami horse face.

REVIEW: Phoebe and Her Unicorn (graphic novel) by Dana Simpson

Phoebe and Her Unicorn is a collection of fantasy comics. I bought my copy new.

Review:

In this volume, 9-year-old Phoebe is skipping rocks on a pond when she meets a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. As a reward for rescuing her from the overwhelming beauty of her own reflection (Marigold is more than a little conceited), Marigold offers Phoebe a wish. Phoebe eventually settles on wishing for Marigold to be her best friend. They spend time together, doing friend things like having a sleepover. Phoebe's arch nemesis, Dakota, also learns about Marigold, but Marigold's Shield of Boringness prevents this from being much of a problem.