Ember Spark and the Unicorn's Secret
By (Author) Abi Elphinstone
Illustrated by Kristina Kister
3
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Simon & Schuster Ltd
29th July 2025
24th April 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Unicorns
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dragons
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Paperback
224
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 14mm
The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement,set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author ofSky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .
This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination A joy. The Daily Mail
'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.'TheTelegraph
Ember Spark, apprentice vet to magical creatures, is off on her next adventure. When a unicorn comes out of hiding to ask for her for help, Ember soon realises that it's not just one but ALL of the magical creatures that are in danger. And with a new arch-villain, Tabitha Bone, hot on Embers heels, there's a whole lot at stake . . .
Praise for Ember Spark:
A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.
Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished. Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls
Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine shes brave, curious and always up for an adventure. Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series
I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . shes created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder. Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea
Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic. Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series
Sure to ignite any readers imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled! Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons
'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author ofThe Travelling School Mysteries
'Ember Sparkis bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .'Mel Taylor-Bessent, author ofThe Christmas Carrolls
Abi Elphinstone grew up in Scotland where she spent most of her childhood building dens, hiding in tree houses, and running wild across highland glens. After being coaxed out of her treehouse, she studied English at Bristol University and then worked as a teacher in Africa, Berkshire, and London. She is the author of the Dreamsnatcher trilogy and the Unmapped Chronicles, among other books for young readers, and the editor of anthologyWinter Magic. When shes not writing, Abi volunteers for the childrens literacy charity Coram Beanstalk, speaks in schools, and travels the world looking for her next story. You can find more about Abi atAbiElphinstone.comor on Facebook at Facebook.com/Abi.Elphinstone.