Unicorn Bowling

Phoebe and her BFF, unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, are back with more adventures, more fun, and even more sparkles! Together, this duo navigate hiccups, birthday parties, bullying, the school talent show, summer camp, and more! Readers of all ages will enjoy the shenanigans, humor, sass, and friendship that Ms. Simpson weaves and integrates with her delightful art. You don't want to miss the latest installment of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series!

Dana Simpson’s collection is full of whimsy and a delight to readers of all age. I have long been a fan of theirs comic on goconics. We should all have a friend like Marigold who is not only willing to try any new activity but is there through bad and good times. Here’s hoping you have sparkles on your life as well.

Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils are back again with the latest installment in the Unicorn series. Phoebe and Unicorn continue on their journeys, including hiccuping, birthdays, and summer camp, to name a few.
The illustrations are vibrant and delightful and the message of friendship always permeates the story. The books are geared to my female readers who will certainly enjoy this latest.

Dana Simpson has done it again and created another hilarious, enchanting, cute, and at times actually laugh out loud funny story in the epic saga of Phoebe and her Unicorn! This time Marigold Heavenly Nostrils and Phoebe are back in Book 9 Unicorn Bowling. This graphic novel seems to loosely follow Phoebe and Marigold through the course of an entire school year and the following Summer. The story isn’t so much a cohesive plot as it is a series of cute situations and episodes/adventures the two find themselves in. The book shows how special their friendship is and how comfortable they are around each other, but it at times seems more like just a series of comics than one book or story.

I did really enjoy reading this with my 9 year old twins and discussing the jokes that were clearly aimed at my generation about dial-up internet and old cell phones. As always loved the themes of being unique and how not blending in to the crowd is part of what makes you special. Most of all of course I just love the silly humor and the lovely story about friendship. I can’t wait to continue reading this series with my daughters as they come out. We love them all!

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Unicorn Bowling is another adorable collection of adventures starring Phoebe and her unicorn Marigold!
The four panel comics follow Phoebe as she navigates friendship, bullying, and summer camp with some familiar friends and the help of her ever-faithful unicorn BFF.

As always, I loved reading this out loud with my daughter and some of my favorite panels are the conversations between Phoebe and her parents.
This is a great series that covers several important topics about growing up with humor and charm.
I think there's something in this series for readers of all ages to appreciate and I always look forward to sharing the new release with my daughter!

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

<i>Unicorn Bowling</i> is the latest installment in the <i>Phoebe and Her Unicorn</i> series from Dana Simpson, and I just cannot get enough of these adorable and humorous graphic novel collections. This is another collection of daily shorts rather than a graphic novel covering one long story, which while I've enjoyed the past 2 graphic novels, I really get into the collections of the daily shorts. In this collection, readers will be privy to both a bowling expedition and a visit to Unicorn Camp over the summer among many other stories.

Dana Simpson has become one of my favorite comic artists due to the cuteness of Simpson's art as well as the easy-going slice-of-life feel to Phoebe and Marigold's adventures. I cannot recommend these books enough to both young and older readers. If you grew up reading and loving <i>Calvin and Hobbes</i>, you'll probably really enjoy the <i>Phoebe and Her Unicorn</i> series, including <i>Unicorn Bowling</i>.

Another winner in this fabulous children’s series. I always love how the vocabulary is high level but the books contain a glossary to help with the new words. A great literary friendship.

This is a fun comic collection/graphic novel that tells the story of a middle school girl with a pet unicorn. No, the unicorn is not imaginary. These two friends share interesting experiences as the girl navigates the world of middle school and making friends (the human kind).

Phoebe is a nine year old with a unicorn for a best friend, Marigold. The two have lots of adventures together in this fun young graphic novel, full of clever humor and adorable illustrations. I haven’t read any of the others in the series but decided to give this one a try. I would absolutely recommend this for younger readers in love with unicorns! There are several pages with more advanced wording or phrases but the definitions are included in the back. I found it a great way to introduce some new concepts to younger readers.
If I was a young reader I would have wanted to read all of these! Heck, I still might!
Thank you to Andrews McMeel and NetGalley for this fun advanced reader copy! My opinions are my own.

Unicorn Bowling is a collection of comics that would be suitable for young readers probably aged 8 through 11 or so. Some strips are complete in 4 panes on one page, others span multiple page (much like traditional comics that sometimes follow a plot for a full week, other times have unrelated strips each day).

Easy to read, very relatable, and nice to pick up for small bites here and there. Although this isn't really my cuppa, I didn't dislike reading it and I can see how young readers, especially girls, would find this charming. I *do* really like that there is a glossary included at the back to help build vocabularies!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with a DRC of this book.

Does Dana Simpson truly never run out of ideas? This is her 9th Phoebe book, and everything is still original, fresh, and hilarious, all with a sprinkle of heart throughout. I envy her talent. A lot.

In this installment, Phoebe writes essays, books, and even a song about Marigold ("Unicorns are Stupidfaces" may SOUND insulting, but it's very catchy). Together, they fight crime, cheat at Chess (well, one of them), go bowling, and even partake of a slip and slide.

Most exciting, Phoebe is allowed to go to Unicorn Summer Camp. She stands out, and she's proud of it.

I realize this book hasn't yet been published as of this review, but how long until the next installment?

I am just starting to read more graphic novels looking to add to our collection at home. This looks like a promising series and I hope to check out some of the previous titles. I think my favorite feature is the glossary at the back to help young readers build their vocabularies.

This is another great sequel in the Phoebe books! My students love the stories about Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They will be thrilled about another book to add to our classroom collection! I love that there are multiple adventures in each book. This is great for reluctant readers who have trouble holding on to a lot of text and story at one time. I also love the adorable illustrations that grab my kiddos attention. I will be grabbing a copy for our classroom as soon as it comes out!

Unicorn Bowling successfully continues the adorable adventures of Phoebe and Marigold, with appearances by the cool parents, Evil Dakota, and Adoradweeb Max. Plus, you get to see Marigold in a bowling shirt!

I loved this graphic novel! I was laughing out loud at Phoebe and her unicorn's antics! My students love unicorn's so I can't wait to get this in their hands!

**I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

Attention! We have Phoebe and her Unicorn #9!!! My son and I have read these from the first book. We were beyond excited.

First let me tell you what Ivan says. "This was full of the funniest jokes yet!"

It's very lighthearted, and as an adult I still enjoy this series. I especially get it when her parents are on scene. But Phoebe and her Unicorn speaks to the little girl I used to be. Love it, seriously!

Another great series of adventures starring Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Perfect for both new readers to the series or returning ones.

Unicorn Bowling is a collection of comics that would be suitable for young readers probably aged 8 through 11 or so. Some strips are complete in 4 panes on one page, others span multiple page (much like traditional comics that sometimes follow a plot for a full week, other times have unrelated strips each day).

Oh boy.

ALL THE SPARKLES!

What a ride.

Believe it or not, this is my first time reading a graphic novel about Phoebe and Marygold. Sure, I’ve seen it mentioned here and there, heard a couple of great things about the series but never bothered to pick it up myself. Just to think of all the greatness I’ve been denying myself! *gasp*

In seriousness, though, this is a wonderful sparkly book full of magic and sass. It’s equal parts funny, heart-warming and relatable. The art is on-point. And Marygold is my apirit animal, honestly.

Also, does anyone know a guy who can hook me up with a unicorn? Asking for a friend.

I received a free eARC of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had assumed that this series was light, fluffy, fun, and not much more. I was wrong! Now that I've read this, the newest book in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series, I see that there is a delightful depth as well. I wish I had this book when I was a kid because I would have related to Phoebe.

There are moments of pure sparkly silliness, yes. But also real character development and topics such as loneliness, bullying, and family dynamics.

I appreciated the nod to Calvin and Hobbes feeling small when they look at the stars. I also love that it is written in a bit of a comic strip format, rather than a flowing narrative. It will be an easy read for reluctant readers.

I really enjoyed this one, as I have all of the Phoebe and her unicorn books. They are colorful, intelligent, and funny. They also have wonderfully short little story sections that are perfect for more reluctant readers. Fun read. I have to say that I love all of the unicorn legends referenced throughout.

We get to see our favorite characters in the Phoebe and Marigold series: Dakota, Max, and the others. This time Phoebe is signed up for her school's talent show and works on several songs. She also goes to Max's birthday. They also get to go... bowling.

Four and a half stars
This book comes out April 23rd
ARC kindly provided by publisher and NetGaaalley

Phoebe and Marigold are back! I love this series, readers have heard me swoon about these books before. This is #9 in the series and they are all fun and the stories and jokes are common ones even though there are mythical creatures involved.

I love that this series has stayed so entertaining all the way through, the jokes still make me laugh and I am still loving the characters. In this installment like many of the others, it is a compilation of a bunch of short comic strips. The strips range in topics and we see Phoebe's and Marigold's relationship in all its finest times. I love how much they appreciate each other and support one another and their weirdness.

It was a wonderful read and if you have liked the others, you will like this one too.

I'm a big fan of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn stories, which remind me of all the best parts of reading the comics page in the newspaper growing up. They're also really popular with the kids in my library too. This one contains more of the great interactions between Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, plus a few of Phoebe's friends and a bunch of new unicorns at the unicorn summer camp they both attend this year. I love the blend of fantasy and realism as well as the inclusion of modern technology. There's not too much new here in theme or tone, but I think it will continue to appeal to readers.

I don't enjoy hiccups, and this book starts with a lot of them. But each hiccup brings sparkles, and who isn't down with that?

Phoebe and Her Unicorn are favorite characters for my strongest, snarkiest girls. They are not the girls that are pulled in by unicorns and rainbows. Once I get them to read of couple of pages, however, they are hooked. Some of my students who do enjoy sparkles and glitter also pick it up. There is plenty of happiness and light to keep them happy as well.

A great addition to a great series.

I really enjoy this series, it's so funny and sweet. Even though I'm adult, and not the target audience, I still relate to both Phoebe and her parents. Marigold is a delight, as always. Unicorn!

Another year of fun, philosophy, minor life problems, summer camp, and sparkle epidemics with Marigold Heavenly Nostrils and Phoebe.

I’m amazed at Dana Simpson’s creativity. It seems to be unending. Marigold and Phoebe are constantly learning new things about each other, even after years of friendship, which is so true to life. A good friendship never grows stale. I also like the variety of topics that they discuss from bowling to sneezing to school to Unicorn summer camp. And they are both always massively entertaining. I can’t wait to be able to have this one on our Media Center shelves. The students (and teachers) love Marigold and Phoebe!

No content issues.

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

We follow another adventure of Phoebe and Marigold, the unicorn quite fun. Always radiant, always spreading brightness and comparing the world of humans with that of unicorns, we are following the plight of the two friends.
It's a fun story, great for kids, but even adults like it.
The illustrations are fantastic and I became a fan of the author.

This sparkly addition to the Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series is like bowling a perfect game. Filled with a year of adventures including the llama diorama pajama comma drama trauma (a legend involving Robin Velvet Eyes and a diorama) it does not disappoint. Another highlight is Camp Shimmerhorn where stereotypes are explored and Phoebe is an exchange camper in the midst of unicorns. Phoebe and Her Unicorn fans will rejoice over this collection.

A big thank you to Andrews McMeel and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McNeal Publishing for an advanced reader’s copy of this book. This is the ninth installment of Phoebe and her Unicorn and it is just as clever as always, This pair always makes me laugh. I love their friendship and this never disappoints in teaching some good lessons. Please keep adding to this collection.

I received a free copy of this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Phoebe is a little girl whose best friend is a unicorn named Marigold. The two spend all their free time hanging out like best friends do. They go to camp, they go bowling, and most of all they just ride around and enjoy each others' company.

I haven't read any of the other books in this series, but I was able to jump right in and enjoy reading about their adventures. I thought it was pretty funny and although this seems like it is geared toward younger children, I would recommend it to my middle school students because of the writing and language. There is even a glossary in the back to help with more difficult words. The only thing I didn't like was how superficial the unicorn was made out to be, but she ended up growing on me.

This book gives you exactly what you're expecting, a cute graphic novel about a little girl and her unicorn. This a lovely story that will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling and a smile on your face.

Hilarious, fantastic, amazing - Phoebe and her Unicorn is a great graphic novel series, circulates hugely with boys and girls, and this is another great volume. Love.

Last time we saw them, Phoebe, Sue (Phoebe’s friend from camp), Max (Phoebe’s adorably nerdy friend) and their respective magical friends (Marigold, Ringo and Voltina) plus Marigold’s sister, Florence, were heading home from drama camp. I’ve loved the two graphic novels. Now we’re back for another collection.

I learned that unicorn hiccups sparkle (of course they do!) and Marigold discovered the marvel that is bubble wrap. Phoebe’s father partook in some nostalgia and in the process made me feel really old because I remember those days too! Claustrophoebea and Pointyhead were back!

Phoebe doesn’t think she’s being assigned enough homework so Marigold provides some for her. Phoebe also nerds out about getting to make a diorama for school. Phoebe and Marigold get somewhat serious when they discuss the meaning of life and Marigold regales Phoebe with multiple unicorn legends, some more recent than others. Dakota uses her vlog to bully Phoebe.

Marigold invites Phoebe to unicorn camp. Phoebe’s friend from camp, Sue, also attends but Ringo the lake monster is absent. While I was glad Max had a birthday party in this collection, I was sad his only guests appeared to be Phoebe and Marigold. Where was Voltina? She seems to only exist in the graphic novels. Also absent were the goblins who hang out with Dakota and some of Dakota’s personality.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this collection. I’m rounding up from 3.5 stars.

I've heard a lot about the Phoebe and Her Unicorn books, but never sat down and read one until now. I'm very glad I did! The art style is simple and very charming, and the relationship between Phoebe and Her Unicorn is deeply relatable, even if you don't have your very own unicorn.

This is the first book I've read from this series and I will be getting all of them for my girls! What a delightful and fun book! I'm thrilled there is an entire series!

Another great collection from Dana Simpson. Am I biased? Too much of a fan to give an honest review?

Possibly.

With an always adorable art style and relatable characters harkening back to my childhood favorite, Calvin and Hobbes, Phoebe and Marigold are perfect for readers of all ages. The jokes are hilarious and the lessons are real, even if they are covered in glitter and perfect nostrils.

Unicorn Bowling is yet another wonderful collection perfect for reading on a cool Sunday morning.

My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another collection of my favorite comic strip.
Phoebe nails it when she says Dad is waxing nostalgic again. He does tend to do that a lot.
Oh lord, I’d forgotten how silly Marigold looks in a bowling shirt. Makes me miss the legwarmers. . . but not the bikini.
The best plot this time around is Phoebe joining Marigold at Unicorn Camp, which turns out to not be that different from human camp, especially with Sue showing up.
So, if you’re familiar with the strip, there’s nothing new here, and that’s a good thing. If you’ve never seen it, give it a try.
4.5 pushed up to 5/5

This is another cute addition to the Simpson series of Phoebe and Her Unicorn! These are great middle grade and younger books that can get children interested in comics and graphic novels, or reading in general. Like always, the art is adorable.

I just love how inventive Dana Simpson is, even in volume 9 she's still coming up with new, fun, every day activities for Phoebe and Marigold to participate in, always to hilarious result. Who would have thought of a unicorn bowling?? And as a parent now myself, I find the panels with the parents "waxing nostalgic" more and more funny :-)