The Unicorn Shore: Eclipse's Secret (A Junior Novel) Book Two in a Magical Junior Novel Series for Young Readers aged 6-9. (Can be read as part of the series or as a standalone) ★★★★★ “Magical and exciting with wonderful imagery!”—Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Another exciting adventure with our favorite unicorns!”—Amazon Reviewer Eclipse has vanished—and he took a dangerous secret with him. When nine-year-old Marigold returns to the magical Unicorn Shore, she discovers that her friend Eclipse, Guardian of the Pegasus Shore, has mysteriously vanished. All that remains is a strange letter and an enchanted map covered in glowing symbols. With her unicorn friends Coral, Spark, Nibbles, and little Rose, Marigold sets off on a daring quest through the Lost Mountains to find him. The map leads them to a forgotten land at the edge of the known realm, where they encounter strange creatures and discover the truth about Eclipse’s past. But what they learn puts them all in terrible danger—an unknown enemy using Shadow Magic will stop at nothing to keep this secret hidden. As the rescue mission grows more dangerous, Marigold and her friends realize that unicorn magic alone isn’t enough. To have any hope of saving Eclipse, they must find the courage to trust each other and work together even when the path ahead feels impossible. Can they find Eclipse before it’s too late? And will he have the strength to face his past and embrace his true destiny? A Note to Parents: The Unicorn Shore is a junior novel series for readers ages 6–9 featuring small black-and-white, pencil-drawn chapter header illustrations only. This is intentionally designed to create a gentle visual anchor that complements the story to support advancing readers as they transition from illustrated early chapter books to text-only novels. Junior novels offer an ideal next step up from early chapter books. They are mostly text-based stories that challenge young readers with richer vocabulary and longer narratives, helping to develop their reading skills and attention span. Rooted in themes of courage, friendship, teamwork, sisterhood and Light and Shadow Magic, the content of this series is a strong fit for ages 6 to 9. A Series That Grows With Your Reader The Unicorn Shore is a wholesome, character-focused junior novel series with vivid, cinematic moments built to grow right along with your child. Each book gets a little longer and a little deeper, giving young readers new challenges without ever feeling overwhelming. Book 1 starts with a gentle, riddle-filled adventure, shorter chapters, and simple, comforting themes. It’s perfect for kids who are just starting to read mostly on their own and are easing away from heavily illustrated books. Book 2 picks up the pace. The chapters are a bit longer, the emotional stakes run higher, and there’s more action, giving developing readers room to stretch and enjoy richer storytelling. Book 3 is the biggest adventure of all, featuring strong character development, a more detailed plot, and the most cinematic imagery in the series. It allows young readers to explore slightly more complex twists while still staying completely age-appropriate. This “grow-with-me” setup lets kids follow the same beloved characters as the books slowly get longer and more involved—something that often keeps them motivated and excited to keep reading. ★★★★★ “If your kiddo loves unicorns, magical quests and mysteries, this is a perfect choice.”—Amazon Reviewer L. E. Dudley (Laurie) is a North Carolina native and the author of The Unicorn Shore, a heartwarming junior novel fantasy series for children. She is the proud wife of a career Army man, and together they have lived all over the world with their three children.Laurie believes books, especially fiction, have great power in helping children process hard situations and big emotions. She has not only witnessed it in the lives of her own children, who experienced the loss of friendships and a lack of stability due to frequent moves, but also in the classroom during her time as a Kindergarten teacher.She is passionate about the importance of raising children with a love for reading, as well as the important role books hold in strengthening the loving bond between child and caregiver. No matter what is happening in a child's world, reading together creates stability and a sense of connection.Bringing her own fantastical worlds to life to share with children everywhere has been a life long desire.Laurie lives wherever the Army has currently sent her family, along with their little doodle dog, Lily, and their smooshy-face black cat, Pepper. She has a degree in journalism and a master's degree in trauma counseling and is a full member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.You can find out more about Laurie, her books and her upcoming projects at www.LEDUDLEYBOOKS.com