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squirrellygoat's review against another edition
4.0
"Marigold is weird."
This review is from by my nine-year-old daughter, Penny.
What did you like about the book?
- The fact that it was funny, like all the books.
- "Umm... Did you just type 'umm'?"
What did you not like about the book?
- I didn't not like anything. So I did like the book.
What's your favorite scene:
- (I don't know if it's my favorite scene) There was one scene where they were supposed to go home on the path, but she was going all over the path because her mane had to be blown dramatically back.
Me: "Did you whole body feel like pop rocks after reading this?"
Penny: "NO! That would be weird. But I would like to have a virtual unicorn experience."
Me: "What would you want the author to know"
Penny: "That it was fun. It was a good book, but it felt like I finished it too fast."
Me: "Have you read all the Phoebe and Her Unicorn Books?"
Penny: "Yes. Probably. Maybe not the Unicorn Whisperer. Maybe it's on Libby or Hoopla"
... and now she's looking for another Phoebe book to read.
Me: "How many stars out of five?"
Penny: "Four and a half." (she's reading Unicorn Whisperer now)
This review is from by my nine-year-old daughter, Penny.
What did you like about the book?
- The fact that it was funny, like all the books.
- "Umm... Did you just type 'umm'?"
What did you not like about the book?
- I didn't not like anything. So I did like the book.
What's your favorite scene:
- (I don't know if it's my favorite scene) There was one scene where they were supposed to go home on the path, but she was going all over the path because her mane had to be blown dramatically back.
Me: "Did you whole body feel like pop rocks after reading this?"
Penny: "NO! That would be weird. But I would like to have a virtual unicorn experience."
Me: "What would you want the author to know"
Penny: "That it was fun. It was a good book, but it felt like I finished it too fast."
Me: "Have you read all the Phoebe and Her Unicorn Books?"
Penny: "Yes. Probably. Maybe not the Unicorn Whisperer. Maybe it's on Libby or Hoopla"
... and now she's looking for another Phoebe book to read.
Me: "How many stars out of five?"
Penny: "Four and a half." (she's reading Unicorn Whisperer now)
ncat9's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Take my word it, it was a wonderful read! So funny and sweet!
vic762's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thekittenholy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
vaiomo's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this. However I do have to say that somewhere halfway it gets a bit boring. So hence the rating. I did really enjoy the humor in this one and the sass of the unicorn. The unicorn was in my opinion a strong character for the book and I think it really made the book spark.
I would recommend this book however as I said before at the middle point it gets quite boring so keep that in mind.
I really enjoyed this. However I do have to say that somewhere halfway it gets a bit boring. So hence the rating. I did really enjoy the humor in this one and the sass of the unicorn. The unicorn was in my opinion a strong character for the book and I think it really made the book spark.
I would recommend this book however as I said before at the middle point it gets quite boring so keep that in mind.
irene_wolvercote's review against another edition
5.0
Volume 12 and this series is staying strong. I laughed out loud so many times during this volume, it was pure delight.
I love that Phoebe also has adopted the Unicorn! exclamation when proud. I must admit to also doing it now when I'm being extra fabulous or sparkly.
And talking of sparkly, be warned, this book is extremely sparkly. Love it!
Thanks to Netgalley for letting me read and review this early. This book comes out September 1st 2020
I love that Phoebe also has adopted the Unicorn! exclamation when proud. I must admit to also doing it now when I'm being extra fabulous or sparkly.
And talking of sparkly, be warned, this book is extremely sparkly. Love it!
Thanks to Netgalley for letting me read and review this early. This book comes out September 1st 2020
inkedupmargins's review against another edition
5.0
Yet another hilarious novel from Dana Simpson. It is no secret amongst my daughter’s friends and teachers that she is obsessed with the Phoebe and the Unicorn series. In fact, she loves these books so much it’s often her first idea for friends when going to birthday parties. After reading the latest in the series entitled, The Virtual Unicorn Experience, we’ve added it to our list of gifting options.
The Virtual Unicorn Experience describes Phoebe’s latest adventures into technology and magic. The plot line and jokes were a bit more advanced for my 8 year old this time around. Still, she adored it just the same, and I found myself laughing out loud, once again.
As a mom, I love this series. My daughter’s go-to genre is always humor. Unfortunately, humorous books for 8 year old girls become tricky to find when you have a voracious reader. I am so thankful for the Phoebe series. She is a re-reader, and these books contain a depth of humor and vocabulary that I know will grow alongside her as she ages. She finds something new in these stories each time she rereads them, which is something I cannot say for many of the other books she chooses to reread. Im certain we’ll be Phoebe fans for many years to come. Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review.
The Virtual Unicorn Experience describes Phoebe’s latest adventures into technology and magic. The plot line and jokes were a bit more advanced for my 8 year old this time around. Still, she adored it just the same, and I found myself laughing out loud, once again.
As a mom, I love this series. My daughter’s go-to genre is always humor. Unfortunately, humorous books for 8 year old girls become tricky to find when you have a voracious reader. I am so thankful for the Phoebe series. She is a re-reader, and these books contain a depth of humor and vocabulary that I know will grow alongside her as she ages. She finds something new in these stories each time she rereads them, which is something I cannot say for many of the other books she chooses to reread. Im certain we’ll be Phoebe fans for many years to come. Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
5.0
I have followed this series for years, and am thrilled that I got to read this new book months in advance through NetGalley. It is absolutely hilarious, and it amazes me that Dana Simpson has been able to come up with new and inventive ideas for Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils for a dozen books.
Although this title shares some similar jokes to previous ones, it follows unique storylines, uses familiar punchlines in new ways, and continues to develop the characters and their relationships. This book is incredibly creative, and of all of the comics and short narratives, my favorite is the story where Marigold gets called up for unicorn jury duty. Everything about this is hilarious. I love the illustrations, and the judge in his wig, and the dialogue, and all of the elements that I won't mention because of spoilers. It's FANTASTIC.
This book made me laugh out loud multiple times. It is a great choice for children, teens, and adults, and as always, it seems worthwhile to point out that my teenage brother has read all of these books as they have released. Even though the pink and sparkly cover makes this look like this is exclusively aimed at elementary-aged girls, this series is perfect for anyone who enjoys creative humor, witty dialogue, and fantasy entwined with everyday life.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Although this title shares some similar jokes to previous ones, it follows unique storylines, uses familiar punchlines in new ways, and continues to develop the characters and their relationships. This book is incredibly creative, and of all of the comics and short narratives, my favorite is the story where Marigold gets called up for unicorn jury duty. Everything about this is hilarious. I love the illustrations, and the judge in his wig, and the dialogue, and all of the elements that I won't mention because of spoilers. It's FANTASTIC.
This book made me laugh out loud multiple times. It is a great choice for children, teens, and adults, and as always, it seems worthwhile to point out that my teenage brother has read all of these books as they have released. Even though the pink and sparkly cover makes this look like this is exclusively aimed at elementary-aged girls, this series is perfect for anyone who enjoys creative humor, witty dialogue, and fantasy entwined with everyday life.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
rai's review
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jbrooxd's review against another edition
5.0
[I received an electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
Fantastic! Come for the unicorns, stay for the sarcasm. The sass is strong with this one, and I loved every bit of it. This has a great mix of Phoebe-related stories (a field trip, playing hand ball, going to unicorn court) and Marigold-focused events (for example, a play and some strips on unicorn self-esteem). I haven't loved a Phoebe and Marigold collection this much since the first couple books in the series. Phoebe and Marigold fans should NOT miss this one!
Fantastic! Come for the unicorns, stay for the sarcasm. The sass is strong with this one, and I loved every bit of it. This has a great mix of Phoebe-related stories (a field trip, playing hand ball, going to unicorn court) and Marigold-focused events (for example, a play and some strips on unicorn self-esteem). I haven't loved a Phoebe and Marigold collection this much since the first couple books in the series. Phoebe and Marigold fans should NOT miss this one!