This is a delightful sixth book of the Unicorn Rescue Society series by Gidwitz and Khan. Elliot and Uchenna discover that their classmate has done a school news article about the Schmoke Brothers, and Professor Fauna notices a straight spiral horn in the background of their picture in the paper. This leads them to go on an adventure to Pakistan to make sure the Schmoke Brothers are not hurting the unicorns if they actually found them. Filled with silly misunderstandings and a true passion for animals of all kinds, this is a feel-good book that would be enjoyable for any kid. I'm not sure if the series ended here because the historical epilogue made it feel like it could continue, this does do a good job of wrapping up the Professor's feelings and desires. A very good, quick-paced book for grade schoolers.

This book's journey is in the Himalayan Mountains as the search for unicorns continues. It is a well-written and fun adventure book for middle school-age readers. The team is very talented with Khan being critically acclaimed and Gidwitz a Newbery Honor winner. This installment of the series is filled with action. The characters are on a mission following noticing something unusual in a newspaper photo. This sparks everything in a story filled with fantasy and adventure. The illustrations are interesting and well done. This is a fun series perfect for the age group. I think boys and girls from late elementary and beyond will enjoy this series. I know I did and look forward to reading more.

When Uchenna and Elliot's classmate writes an artical about the Schmoke brothers, Professor notices something alarming in the photo, a single spiral horn in the Schmoke brother's living room. To save these creatures, maybe even get to see a unicorn, the trio head to Pakistan. There, they meet, and almost land on, Waleed. In accordance with Pakistani and Islamic tradition, the boy takes the visitors to his grandmother's home to be eat. When he hears about their mission, Waleed agrees to help the Americans find a man known only as the “Watcher.” Will the group finally get to see a unicorn? Will they find the Watcher? Will they stop the Schmoke Brothers once and for all? The illustrations are detailed and help to bring the story to life. The characters are delightful and likable. The plot is simple and predictable, but will appeal to those who enjoy fantasy and mythical creatures. Readers who have like the series or who enjoy fantasy will want to pick this one up. Although it might help to better understand the story, it is not necessary to have read the others in the series first.

An excellent entry in this MG adventure series that highlights the magical creatures from different cultures. In this case, the series also introduces readers to the very real endangered markhors, the national animal of Pakistan, as well as glimpses into the culture of the people living in the Himalayan region of the country, all while continuing the adventures of Uchenna, Elliot and Professor Fauna as and their nemeses, the Schmokes. An added treat is the "History of the Secret Order of the Unicorn" included at the end of the book. Sure to be a hit with series fans as well as a great introduction for new readers.

When Uchenna and Elliott do a report of the Schmoke Brothers, Professor Fauna notices a single shiny horn on the wall of the office. Heading to the rugged mountains of Pakistan to find and save the elusive unicorn before it’s too late. Will they finally stop the Schmoke Brothers once and for all? Could there really be a unicorn in the mountains of Pakistan? This mystery adventure is engaging, entertaining, and will appeal to fans of mythical creatures. Some of the side characters are a little one-dimensional, but the author’s descriptions are vividly detailed. The illustrations complement well the text. Fans of mystery, fantasy, adventure, and mythical creatures will enjoy reading this book. 4 stars, Grades 4 to 7

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Book six in this series is a delight. Middle grade readers will continue to appreciate the humor and fun as the secret society continues to search for a unicorn. This time they end up in the Himalayas after reading an article about the Schmoke brothers offering exotic hunting trips. This launches Professor Fauna to bring Elliot and Uchenna on another adventure. Readers will love the zany ways the characters interact with each other and with situations. The story is a light read for upper elementary level readers. The story about the origins of the secret unicorn protection society adds to the series.
Looking forward to the next adventure.

Okay, so when I received this book as an ARC, I didn't realize that it is the sixth book in a series. However, I am a big fan of both authors and decided to give it a try anyway. I'm not sure if I should've read the other five books previously or not, but I liked this one. Without giving too much away since I have not read the previous books and do not know the back story. An article is posted in the school newspaper and it is noticed by one of the teachers that there appears to be a unicorn horn in the photograph. Unicorns are important, magical creatures, one that the Unicorn Rescue Society is determined not only to see a real one, but to save them. Join the Society and see if you can help save the unicorns.