The statement had more of hope than reality in it. “I don’t think he saw us come in,” said Cara softly. Grandmother Morris led the way to a pew near the back of the sanctuary, where they huddled together while the old woman caught her breath. They had come here often with Simon, her grandmother’s gentleman friend. They went down a narrow street-little more than an alley, really-and turned in through the side entrance of St. “In here,” said Grandmother Morris suddenly, pulling Cara’s arm to steer her to the right. Though it was hard to imagine any harm coming to them in this time of good cheer and fellowship, her grandmother’s fear was unmistakable-unmistakable, and catching. A light snow had started to fall a little while ago, and it had had just enough time to cover the bright holiday decorations, making everything look crisp and white. “Hush, child! I don’t have breath to waste on talking.”Ĭlutching her books, Cara bumped against bundles and packages as they scurried through the crowds of last-minute shoppers. “I’m not sure,” muttered Grandmother Morris.Ĭara’s stomach grew even tighter. Stretching her legs to keep up, Cara asked, “Where are we going?” She tried not to whine, despite her rising fear. She certainly hadn’t expected the old woman to act as if she took that fear seriously. She had expected Grandmother Morris to say, “Don’t be silly, child!”-as she usually did when Cara expressed some unlikely fear.
Tightening her grip on the girl’s hand, the old woman began to walk faster.Ĭara felt a sudden knot in her stomach. When she turned back, her face was twisted in a look that Cara had never seen before. “Coville weaves traditional unicorn myths into this light, accessible fantasy and provides a neatly contrived ending that hints at the next adventure.”Ĭara’s grandmother glanced over her shoulder, toward the library. “…the book should find a favored and well-deserved place on most shelves.”-School Library Journal Together the new friends set out on a quest-to reach the Unicorn Queen and prevent the destruction of all unicorns. In Luster, Cara meets the Dimblethum, the Squijum, and the most magnificent of all the inhabitants, Lightfoot, a rebellious young unicorn. Gramma told her what she must do! With a deep breath, and only half believing she will be safe, Cara jumps off the church roof and into the adventure of her lifetime-into the Land of Luster, the world of the unicorns. Wasn’t it just a few minutes ago that she and Grandmother Morris were peacefully walking home form the library? When did that mysterious man start to follow them? What does he want? Where did he come from? Who is he? Twelve! The ringing bell brings Cara back to the moment. Cara can’t believe everything that has happened. Eleven! She must be on the roof when the next bell tolls. As each bell chime sounds, Cara pushes herself faster up the steep bell tower steps that lead to the roof.
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