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My Secret Unicorn
Series · 15
books · 1806-2007

Books in series

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#1

The Magic Spell

2002

When her family moves to the country, Lauren Foster's dream of owning a pony finally comes true. Then she reads a story about a normal pony who turns into a snow-white unicorn when his owner reads a special spell. Lauren starts to wonder. Could her new pony Twilight really be a unicorn? This first book in the series is now specially priced.
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#2

Dreams Come True

2002

The second book in a glorious adventure! Lauren knows that her pony possesses the magic of unicorns, but now she must learn how to use the magic - and how to keep Twilight's powers secret. Lauren's pony Twilight changes into a unicorn when she whispers the magic words, but Lauren must keep this a secret or it could put Twilight in great danger. When Lauren learns that her friend Mel's pony can't jump, she wants to help. Shadow is afraid, so Lauren and Twilight visit him secretly and use Twilight's magic to give Shadow the confidence to begin to overcome his fear. Then one night a powerful storm leaves Mel and Shadow trapped in a barn, when lightning strikes. Will Shadow be brave enough to save them both?
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#3

Flying High

2002

Lauren's pony Twilight changes into a unicorn when she whispers the magic words. The only catch is that Lauren has to keep it a secret or she could put Twilight in great danger. Lauren's friend Jessica doesn't want her father to re-marry. On the day f the wedding, Jessica is so unhappy that she runs away from home. Lauren and Twilight could help Jessica with a little magic, but if they do, will Twilight's secret be safe...?
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#4

Starlight Surprise

2006

With simple, heartfelt stories, My Secret Unicorn is the perfect beginning chapter-book series for girls who love horses and magic. These books will make every young reader believe! Lauren has a secret: When she whispers the magic words, her pony turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. Lauren doesn't believe in ghosts, but there is definitely something spooky going on down by the creek. Then one night, as Lauren and Twilight fly over the woods near the scary tree house, they make a surprising discovery.
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#5

Stronger Than Magic

2003

Lauren's pony, Twilight, turns into a beautiful unicorn when she says the magic words. Lauren and Twilight have been busy using their special magic to help all their friends, but suddenly Twilight gets sick. Lauren is desperately worried—especially when the vet can find nothing wrong. What can she do to make him well again? From back cover of book.
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#6

A Special Friend

2003

Lauren has a secret -when she whispers the magic words, her pony, Twilight, turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. Lauren is sure that the little pony Moonshine is really a unicorn. But Moonshine has to find a special friend to make the magic work. Lauren wishes she and Twilight could help - but what can they do? Then Lauren has a brilliant idea...
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#7

A Winter Wish

2004

It all started when Lauren first moved to the countryside from the city and discovered that her ordinary little pony was anything but ordinary, for when she recited a secret spell, Twilight turned into a unicorn with magical powers! From that moment on, Lauren and Twilight learned how to use magic to help their friends solve their problems. And now Lauren and Twilight are back in a magical new and exciting wintertime adventure.
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#8

A Touch of Magic

1983

Lauren's pony, Twilight, turns into a beautiful unicorn when she says the magic words. turns out to be as special and as magical as Twilight, but her little brother Max disagrees. He has grown tired of looking after Buddy, his big, lively puppy and leaves him all alone while he goes out to play on his skateboard. But one day Buddy goes missing and Max is distraught. Lauren secretly turns Twilight into a unicorn and together they fly over the woods in search of the young dog. They find him, but he's badly injured. Twilight uses his new-found healing power to save Buddy. Max promises never to neglect his pet again - after all, you can't be best friends with a skateboard like you can with a dog!
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#9

Snowy Dreams

2006

Lauren's pony, Twilight, turns into a beautiful unicorn when she says the magic words, and together they have some amazing adventures. They really are the best of friends, but now Twilight has a secret that he simply cannot share not even with Lauren because it would mean leaving her forever. Twilight has been chosen by the Elders to return to Arcadia to watch over other young unicorns and help them develop their magic. It's a huge honour, but Twilight can't bear the thought of leaving Lauren. Lauren notices that Twilight is very quiet, and is sure that something is seriously wrong when Twilight's magic powers begin to fail. Finally, after a daring rescue, the Elders decide that Lauren and Twilight make a very special team and that Twilight should stay after all. And Lauren and Twilight promise that they won't keep secrets from each other ever again.
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#10

Twilight Magic

2006

A new adventure starring Lauren and her magical pony, Twilight who turns into a beautiful, snow-white unicorn when Lauren says the magic words. There's great excitement at the stables - a beautiful mare called Apple has just had a foal! The new foal is gorgeous and seems to be watching Lauren with a very wise look in his huge eyes. Lauren's excitement is spoiled when snooty Jade Roberts turns up. Jade goes to Lauren's school and used to be Twilight's owner but she sold him because he was too quiet and dull. Lauren, of course, knows better...That night Lauren and Twilight visit the foal in secret. Suddenly Twilight hears a noise and they find Jade up to no good. Apple, fiercely protective of her foal, is frightened and angry at Jade's intrusion. Even though she doesn't like Jade, Lauren knows she has to do something to help. Lauren and Twilight make a daring rescue to save Jade who has to admit that she may have been wrong about Twilight after all. Later, Lauren and Twilight discover the reason for Apple's over-protectiveness - that maybe, just maybe, Currant is a new unicorn, but they'll have to wait at least a year to find out...
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#11

Friends Forever

1806

Most of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . . Best friends Lauren and Mel are really excited about going to pony camp, but when they get there they are surprised to find that they're not in the same cabin. Mel soon makes lots of new friends and Lauren feels left out. But then she discovers that Mel's team-mates are not as nice as they seem. Can Twilight's magic help to persuade Mel that she's making a big mistake?
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#12

Rising Star

2007

No.12 in the highly popular "My Secret Unicorn" series, featuring Lauren and her magical pony, Twilight. Lauren and Twilight are delighted to learn that Currant, the new foal at Orchard Stables, is also a unicorn, and that Lauren's friend Grace is his special unicorn friend. Now they can all have fun together. But Currant soon realises being a unicorn is not as easy as he thinks, particularly when it comes to flying. Currant needs lots of help and, luckily, Lauren and Twilight know just what to do.
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#13

Moonlight Journey

2007

Twilight is a rather ordinary little grey pony but when Lauren whispers the magic words, he turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. In this thirteenth exciting adventure, Lauren and Twilight make an intrepid journey to the land of Arcardia in order to save their pony friend Shadow from a mystery virus.
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#14

Keeper of Magic

2007

Lauren's twelve-year-old cousin Hannah is coming to stay. Hannah is pony mad and Lauren can't wait to introduce her to Twilight. But when she arrives, Lauren is disappointed to discover that Hannah's not into ponies any more and prefers doing other things. Old Mrs Fontana, the only person who knows that Twilight is really a secret unicorn, explains to Lauren that time cannot stand still, and that people change and life moves on. She gives Lauren a small chest with a key and asks her not to open it until the time is right. Lauren is curious but has a worried feeling that there is more to Mrs Fontana's words than she is letting on...
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#15

Starry Skies

2007

Twilight is an ordinary little pony, but when Lauren whispers the magic words, he turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. Lauren and Twilight have been chosen to help other unicorns and their friends when they have a problem. It's not as easy as it seems but with a little magic, they soon find their own special way of lending a hand.

Author

Linda Chapman
Linda Chapman
Author · 109 books
Linda Chapman was born in Liverpool in 1969. She had many different jobs before becoming a full-time writer in 1999. She worked as a theatre stage manager, a dog trainer, a bookseller, a nanny, a teacher and a research assistant. She has written over 120 books for children, some under her own name, others under different names including the Superpowers series under the name Alex Cliff. Linda lives in Leicestershire with her husband, three young children and two dogs. When she is not writing she likes riding, reading, walking her dogs and visiting schools and libraries. She has written many different series including: My Secret Unicorn, Unicorn School, Stardust, Sky Horses and Not Quite a Mermaid. Her latest two series - Skating School and Loving Spirit - come out in 2010.
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