'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.

This is a totally cute story about how it's okay to have more than one best friend, and how to manage those feelings. I love the communication between Phoebe and Marigold. The art isn't cluttered, perfect for younger readers, and the dialog is also age appropriate. I love having this series in my library!

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!

We haven't read this series yet but my daughter loves unicorns so thought she would give this book a try. It was such a cute story and adorable photos. My daughter thought some of the parts were hilarious but it also had a good lesson about family/friendship. I want to get her all the previous ones for Christmas now.

Phoebe and her unicorn are at it again! In this installment, Marigold Heavenly Nistrils is cisited by her sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils. Unfortunate because she usually has spiders in her nose—not sure why unicorns are so preoccupied with nostrils, but it is funny.

For the first time, Phoebe finds Marigold pulling away from her and spending more time with her sister. She begins to miss her and appreciate Marigold’s great qualities. Phoebe also learns about air travel via rainbow pods, which is pretty cool.

Phoebe connects with Florence and realizes that Marigold has been repairing their relationship after a falling out. Florence also praises Phoebe’s relationship with Marigold as it has made Marigold a much better friend to others. Unicorns are apparently incredibly vain and self-absorbed, and showing Marigold learning to care about others was a good message to young readers.

During this time, Phoebe is away at drama camp where she makes a new friend, reconnects with an old friend, and tries to develop a performance piece. The friends decide to perform a piece created by Marigold and Florence to honor them.

I really liked this book. I loved the illustrations, especially the beautiful ombré backgrounds on nearly every page. The story is also really cute. It’s sweet to see the relationship between Phoebe and Marigold and it’s funny to see how vain unicorns are and the fun of their magical existence. This would be a good choice for fans if Phoebe and Marigold or for pre-teen girls in general.
Special thanks to Netgalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest opinion.

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.

This eight-volume is about the test of friendship between Phoebe and her unicorn, Marigold. Phoebe needs to go to a drama camp and she will be busy with the activities she was there, so Marigold thought that it is the best for her and her sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils, to spend time with each other. As Marigold spends a lot of time with Florence and lesser time Phoebe, Phoebe felt that she's being neglected by her friend.

The story in this installment teaches everyone that communication is the key to better understand each other. If we could have time for our friends, we should also set time to spend with our family which is also reminded in the story. Lastly, we could be much happier if we learn to share what we have because we could express our love through it.

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!

Per Usual, Dana Simpson delivers an absolutely adorable tale of Phoebe and Marigold. I love how she gives her reader words they may not normally encounter. I've had parents come into my library and tell me how their child is using these "new" words in everyday conversations. which ultimately leads to me requesting all of the other books in the series. I really enjoy Phoebe's wit and her level of comfort being a bit of an outsider. Simpson allows Phoebe to be transparent with her feelings, good or bad. It encourages young girls to have positive social interaction and have an opportunity to live through Phoebe's mistakes and ultimately her triumphs over every day situation. Did I mention how awesome the illustrations are? Beautiful and pretty simple to replicate thanks to her drawing how-to's at the end of every book! I can't count the number of Marigold pictures we get when the girls bring their books back! I can't wait to get our copy from our distributor, we already have 25 holds on it (that's a lot for our small library, we have 13,500 ppl in our city). I truly enjoyed this one and I can't wait for the next! Hurry Hurry Hurry!

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.

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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.