Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this. However I do have to say that somewhere halfway it gets a bit boring. So hence the rating. I did really enjoy the humor in this one and the sass of the unicorn. The unicorn was in my opinion a strong character for the book and I think it really made the book spark.

I would recommend this book however as I said before at the middle point it gets quite boring so keep that in mind.

It’s always an amazing sparkly day when we have a new adventure to explore with Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils!

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Thank you to @andrewsmcmeel and @netgalley for the ARC of Virtual Unicorn Experience by Dana Simpson! Available this September 2020✨🦄

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When we last saw Phoebe and Marigold we explored the ins and outs of camping with a unicorn. Now Phoebe gets to experience what it’s like to be a unicorn thanks to some boredom induced by a broken cell phone, a sparkle transfusion, and special unicorn virtual experience helmets. How do you think your life would look with a layer of extra sparkle and of course a unicorn tail?!

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This book is triple approved in this house by me and the twins 👯‍♀️ It has multiple laugh out loud moments and also references my second favorite Disney movie all time (here’s a hint: ooo- de-lalee).

If you haven’t read these don’t, assume they are just for kids! The sarcastic humor in this series is entertaining for all ages and unicorn lovers🦄

I received this book via netgalley and give it my honest opinion......
My 9 year old daughter really enjoyed this book and thought it was really funny, I even heard her laugh at loud to some of it! It was a delight. Well written too. I recommend this book.

I like it! it" a very funny book and I enjoy it a lot. the only thing is that it includes parts that were in some of the other books in the series, but I still like it!

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book, it made my kids' day!

Both my 9yo and 11yo are fans of the Phoebe & Her Unicorn series--and this newest instalment is just as hilarious as the others. I highly recommend this graphic novel for book lovers and reluctant readers alike, as well as anyone who's ever enjoyed Calvin & Hobbes.

My kids devoured Virtual Unicorn Experience in one sitting.

Phoebe and her Unicorn are the new Calvin and Hobbes, and I love their stories. I definitely will purchase this one in addition to the ones I have for my school library.

"Marigold is weird."

This review is from by my nine-year-old daughter, Penny.

What did you like about the book?
- The fact that it was funny, like all the books.
- "Umm... Did you just type 'umm'?"

What did you not like about the book?
- I didn't not like anything. So I did like the book.


What's your favorite scene:
- (I don't know if it's my favorite scene) There was one scene where they were supposed to go home on the path, but she was going all over the path because her mane had to be blown dramatically back.


Me: "Did you whole body feel like pop rocks after reading this?"
Penny: "NO! That would be weird. But I would like to have a virtual unicorn experience."


Me: "What would you want the author to know"
Penny: "That it was fun. It was a good book, but it felt like I finished it too fast."

Me: "Have you read all the Phoebe and Her Unicorn Books?"
Penny: "Yes. Probably. Maybe not the Unicorn Whisperer. Maybe it's on Libby or Hoopla"

... and now she's looking for another Phoebe book to read.


Me: "How many stars out of five?"
Penny: "Four and a half." (she's reading Unicorn Whisperer now)

Phoebe and Marigold are at it again. Musical tryouts, talent show performances, and adventures abound in this twelfth collection of Phoebe and her Unicorn. I adore this series, it’s light, funny, and the relationship between Phoebe and Marigold is inspiring and goals. Can’t recommend it enough.
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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is another wonderful addition to this series. It was an enjoyable read that fans of the series will love. This is a must buy for my library!

Another great installment in the Phoebe and her Unicorn series, a sure bet for library's juvenile section.

Phoebe is best friends with a unicorn named Marigold, and this has some pros and cons. Unicorns have magic and can help you win a game of handball at recess or perform in a talent show, but their magic doesn't always work as planned. Phoebe and Marigold have to navigate both the human and unicorn cultures to keep their friendship strong, and they are always learning something new and interesting about each other.

I loved the fun camaraderie between Phoebe and Marigold! They are such cute friends, and I loved how they banter back and forth. Their dialogue is really funny and silly!

This comic is organized in panels like a web comic with little snippets of jokes and one-liners. I like the format and how the humor pulls the stories together.

I would love to read more from this comic. It's light-hearted and delightful!


Disclaimer: I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.

Reviewed by my daughter, age 8:

I loved this Phoebe and her unicorn book! It was fun to figure out how Marigold felt compared to Phoebe. I liked this adventure!

My review:
I enjoyed this look at virtual reality and these types of experience, especially during this time in my children's lives. These books never seem to disappoint!!

Another classic installment in Dana Simpson's Phoebe and her Unicorn series! Fans of the other books will love this latest addition. Funny and engaging!

I started reading and went back to the memories of my childhood reading comics. Still now am reading. This is the first series being read by me. Phoebe and Marigold. Marigold is a bit narcist but she loved her friend Phoebe. Everything sweet and beautiful in the world is named unicorn by unicorns. Loved the unicorn and human friendship.

I loved this book! It was cool seeing what it’s like to be a unicorn! Ever should read this because they will live it too! -Erin, 8

I loved the story and the graphics. This whole series has been a delight. It will be loved by children & is a perfect reading level for 1st-4th grade. We are grateful to NetGalley for the ARC of Phoebe and Her Unicorn Book 12. -Erin’s Mom, much more than 8.

What more can I say about this series? I love it!

Phoebe and Marigold's adventures (school talent shows, sparkle transfusions, virtual unicorn reality, and even surviving without a smartphone) continue in this collection and remain focused on friendship, confidence, and being yourself!

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Virtual Unicorn Experience is scheduled for publication on September 1, 2020.

Another amazing collection for Dana Simpson! Flies off the shelves, easiest recommend for kids 7-12 - absolutely delightful in every way. This new collection sees Phoebe learn more about unicorn society, attend her own trial for being a human, and will be just as beloved as previous books by readers of all ages.

If I could get kids hooked on one series this would be it. I like the issues covered in this book and the vocabulary was amazing as always. I also liked that she didn’t really go through the seasons this time. All in all I just can’t get enough of these books.

I think the best way to review a Phoebe book is to basically give you out of context lines that are the most fun:

"That seems impractical and ridiculous."
"I tried very hard to select a very concerned looking bush to hide in."
"It is like a dagger to my soul, to have to confess my extreme wonderfulness!"
"It's interesting finding out your butt is more talented than your hands."
"No you cannot! I am expertly concealed."
"Festive holiday sarcasm!" (that may be my favorite)

Bottom line is, if you enjoy the other Phoebe books, you'll really enjoy this. While technically the age range is meant for middle grade, my almost 10 year old niece has been reading these books now for almost 4 years and they remain the ONLY incentive that will get her to clean her room (so thank goodness they come out twice a year otherwise it would be plushie avalanche that truly ends the world).

Without hammering over the head or treating the "teaching" moments as big deals, these books can teach a child empathy, patience, resourcefulness and mutual understanding that unicorns are magnificent beings we should all cherish and compliment (but not too often or they'll float away).

All the Phoebe and Her Unicorn books are so great. I love recommending the series to kids who think they've exhausted the graphic novels section. They are always thrilled to have a new and funny title WITH unicorns! Bonus!