A blind girl and a unicorn in a world where magic and reality merge together. Can Laura save the Wild Ones and take them to the safety of the Bright Wilderness?Laura is blind, but though she cannot see, she is an acutely perceptive child. As soon as she climbs onto the unicorn’s back she is hurled into a wild and magical world. Though a contemporary child, living in a contemporary setting, Spellhorn and the Wild Ones see Laura as their leader and they know that only through Laura can they reach the safety of the Bright Wilderness. But can the unicorns lead Laura back home to her own world?Powerful and moving, a delicious blend of fantasy and reality.In the realm of juvenile classics, Spellhorn stands out as a best fiction, presenting a special needs protagonist who navigates a mythical world. Laura's journey is a powerful narrative that resonates with kids and adults alike.For fans of David Almond (Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea), Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger), Robert E. Swindells (Brother in the Land), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Satoshi Kitamura (Me and My Cat?).
