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'Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater' with story and art by Dana Simpson takes a turn with this volume and tells one big story instead of a collection of strips.

This summer for camp, Phoebe chooses drama camp. Marigold is also going to meet up with her sister, which leaves Phoebe feeling left out. Phoebe for her camp project decides to write a musical and Marigold's sister lets her in on some secrets. Phoebe learns some lessons about friendship along the way.

I liked the lessons and story and the longer connected story. I felt like the original musical segment went on a bit too long for my tastes, but the story bits around it were nice.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

My students and I love Phoebe, her parents, and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. I have compared the series to Calvin and Hobbes and I think that, just like the boy and his tiger, this girl and her unicorn will be popular and relevant for years to come.

If you've seen my other Phoebe reviews, you'll know that I thought the original comics were cute, but I didn't like the last "graphic novel" (as in, one consecutive plot from start to finish, instead of a bunch of one-shot comic strips) very much. I'm pleased to report that this one was much better! You can tell that Simpson has really grown more accustomed to this style with the longer-running storyline, and it was really cute. I'd definitely recommend this for any young kids.

I love this series. It is entertaining and gets kids coming back for more! I sell this series every chance I get as it turns reluctant readers into avid readers!

Phoebe and Her Unicorn continues to be an entertaining series for children. I adore the art style and quirky characters. My daughter and I love each new installment. Thanks Andrew McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

Another fun book in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series! This one is a graphic novel, that is, not one-shot kind of comics that the series is known for.
I especially loved that Marigold’s sister makes an appearance and that Phoebe meets up with her camp friend Sue.
It’s always a delight to read a Phoebe and Her Unicorn book.

I think to really appreciate this I needed a bit more of the back story about Phoebe and Marigold. If I had read some of the earlier books I ,ought have felt a little more towards the characters. Phoebe goes to camp with her unicorn friend Marigold, where she meets up with her friend Sam and a boy from school and they are challenged to put on a play. Meanwhile, Marigold has met up with her sister Florence, and phoebe begins to feel left out and neglected. Will they talk about how they feel before jealousy ruins their friendship?
I liked the bright pictures in this graphic novel and the simplicity of the story, it was say to follow and shared an important message about friendships and being open about your feelings.
I think I’d have liked to have seen a little bit more of each character and the relationships between them because it felt like some parts were a bit rushed, though I’m certain that younger readers who like unicorns would have adored this just as it is!

Although I received a copy in exchange for a review, all opinions remain my own.

Phoebe has been a favorite in our house for YEARS and when I found out I was getting a copy of the newest installment to review, I was psyched.

You don't need to have read the previous books to read this one and you don't need to be a fan of unicorns to understand why Marigold is amazing. You just need to have eyes to be able to see or someone else who can read them to you.

These comics are simply amazing. From my nine year old daughter to my thirty-something year old self, these books keep us all entertained. You can read a page at a time or binge on 40. This is one series that gets my dyslexic 11 year old reading. It has been an amazing addition to our library since we found book one. I will buy this one as soon as it hits shelves.

Not only do I recommend this book to others, but I have actually told strangers looking at these books in the store to just buy it because they are that good. We absolutely LOVE Marigold and Phoebe in our house and will continue to buy every adventure as long as Dana writes and draws them into life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing these wonderful characters to us!

This is the first Phoebe and Her Unicorn volume I have read. I think I found a new favourite. I'll also be recommending this to the librarian who orders children's books for my library.

I quite like Phoebe and Her Unicorn. There is an overarching narrative in this book about Phoebe's visit to summer drama camp, and while it does contain a valuable lesson about learning to share the spotlight, I did not like it as much as the more single-panel Phoebe and Her Unicorn stories.
Still very cute, though.

My daughter (age 8) has all of the "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" series 1-7, and I thought it would be fun for her to read #8 here. Her review is as follows:

"My favorite part was when Florence talked to Phoebe because it was interesting because it was like Phoebe and Marigold talking to each other."

From my end, there's the same great illustrations and same fun back-and-forth between Marigold and Phoebe. I love Phoebe's sense of humor and Marigold's self-centeredness. My daughter will stay up past her bedtime reading these books one after another, and they opened up her interest in reading pretty much everything. We both can't wait to have this book added to our collection on the shelf!

Phoebe and Marigold are headed to drama camp for the summer. Phoebe is all excited to have a play she wrote performed and to spend time at camp with Marigold. But then Marigold invites her sister, Florence, to come too. Marigold seems to be spending all her time with Florence instead of Phoebe, which makes Phoebe a bit miffed. Some heart to heart conversations with Marigold and Florence help Phoebe realize why the two sisters need some time together and how important Phoebe is to Marigold, which inspires Phoebe, Sue (and Ringo), and Max (and Voltina) in what to perform for their summer camp play.

This is a full graphic novel instead of just a collection of comics featuring Phoebe and Marigold. I like the messages about talking out differences instead of assuming things, dealing with jealousy, the importance of considering others’ feelings, and realizing that siblings can be great friends. And of course, it’s also a great friend story. I really like seeing Sue, Ringo, Max, and Voltina again, and meeting Florence was fun too. I know this will be eagerly devoured the moment the copies we’ve ordered arrive at our school. So very many love Phoebe and Marigold, and this is another very satisfying adventure with them.

No content issues.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The interspecies gal pals are back for another fun story, this time taking place at drama camp. The addition of Marigold’s sister Florence—now with 100% less nostril spiders—only increases the fun, although there are times Phoebe feels left out. I sense a lesson coming. . .
As always plenty of fave moments:
“I am very dead!” Something said at least once every play. Check out the beginning of Zootopia to prove my point.
Double unicorn stare. Those are the worst.
“Real life not dramatic enough for you?” Thanks, dad.
Whenever someone says, “Awkward!” reply with, “I find all social interactions awkward!”. . . on second thought, don’t.
Yep, that’s what “mess hall” means, alright.
“I could not hear you over the sound of how beautiful I am.” So using this line. . .
Very happy to see the electric dragon back. Max needed a fantasy buddy; even Dakota has one.
If I could give this an even higher mark, I would give it just for rhyming pomegranate.
“‘Nostrils Sisters’ sounds like a band my moms would like.” With such great choices, Max might be my fave of all. . .
A few pages at the end teach how to draw the characters; if Sue’s a little scary, good job!
I couldn’t believe it when the first full-length story ended up being better than the strips, but it works here again.
4.5 pushed up to 5/5

I discovered Dana Simpson's delightful comic strip about a year ago so I jumped at the opportunity from NetGalley to read the latest book featuring the strip's characters. I adore "the funnies" and when I first read "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" I felt that it was a direct descendant of the brilliant "Calvin and Hobbes" strip - hilarious, a little irreverent, and wise. However, I was disappointed to find that this book isn't a collection of comic strips but a stand-alone storybook. It is cute and has the requisite lesson for middle grades books but it lacked the witty punch of the comic strip.

How are these books consistently so freaking adorable?

This is not a collection of strips, as most of the previous books have been. This is one story, wherein Phoebe goes off to drama camp and feels neglected by Marigold, who has recently reconnected with her sister. Who, thankfully, no longer sneezes spiders from her nostrils.

This is a fantastic story for young children dealing with best friends who may be distracted by other people, be it siblings or friends. It's cute and funny with a sweet message and a play that would make Lin-Manuel Miranda proud.

Phoebe goes to drama camp while Marigold visits her sister. The two don't really get to spend a lot of time together because Marigold is so busy trying to repair the relationship with her sister.
This book seems shorter than the others in the Heavenly Nostrils series. There was really only one story line which was good but, again, short.

Three stories
This book comes out October 23
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley

3.5 scripted stars

Again summer has come and vacations in the world of Phoebe and her friend Marigold the Unicorn. This is a series with a lot of fantasy and imagination, where one could say that those imaginary friends that many had as children here are diverse beings that coexist daily with parents, school tasks as well as games, internet and friendships. In this story, we return again to a single linear story, unlike the presentation form of comic strips of other deliveries.

Phoebe goes to a drama summer camp and has made plans with Sue, her friend from the musical camp by the lake, in fact, Marigold is looking forward to the occasion, but Marigold seems to be more concerned and anxious about the arrival of his sister Florence and spending time with her.

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With this way of traveling, the Unicorns now made me wondering after really Otherworldly origin! heh.

Yep. Well, our litle Phoebe seems to been in the border of teens in some vignettes and the green monster is out . And it's not Ringo

Glad to see again Max .

It's a fluffly, and easy going tale about friendship , sisters, and maybe not be selfish?

+The Art is clean and simple.

*One thing I really miss: her love for books and reading.

*I like the final part of the book that teach how to draw the characters.


+Digital arc gently provided by Netgalley and publishers. The thoughts are all mine, bad grammar included

Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it is the world we live in today. I have just needed some great graphic novels in my life lately, and Dana Simpson never disappoints when she comes out with a new Phoebe and Her Unicorn Book! This month on October 23rd Phoebe returns with Marigold and all of her Heavenly Nostrils glory! This time though they are heading off to drama camp and they aren’t going alone. Marigold’s sister Florence Unfortunate Nostrils will be joining them. From the start Phoebe can tell that Marigold is distracted by Florence’s presence, and it upsets her greatly that her best friend didn’t have the same ideas for spending time together at camp. Luckily Phoebe has her friends Sue and Max at camp to help here navigate writing and preforming a play even when her best friend isn’t as attentive or empathetic as Phoebe needs her to be. Eventually the jealousy that Phoebe feels towards Florence can’t be contained anymore and things are worked out in a way that they can only be worked out between a little girl, two unicorns, and her two human friends in the middle of a drama camp!
This book was super cute, fun, and with a great lesson about navigating the complexities of friendships tied in. I loved the illustrations and humor as always with this series and appreciate the extra drawing the characters from the story tutorial in the back of the book. My daughters always love this part of drawing their favorite characters from the books. This was another great addition to the series and has both my daughters and myself excited to read what comes next for both Phoebe and Marigold!

If you've seen my other Phoebe reviews, you'll know that I thought the original comics were cute, but I didn't like the last "graphic novel" (as in, one consecutive plot from start to finish, instead of a bunch of one-shot comic strips) very much. I'm pleased to report that this one was much better! You can tell that Simpson has really grown more accustomed to this style with the longer-running storyline, and it was really cute. I'd definitely recommend this for any young kids.