Book Description

Luster, the world where the unicorns fled to escape the Hunters who have sworn to wipe them out, has dangers of its own—as Cara discovers when she attempts to cross that world in a desperate effort to rescue her grandmother. Each stage of Cara's journey brings new peril, wondrous new characters, and new clues to the mystery of her grandmother's past. And through it all threads the haunting melody of the "Song of the Wanderer", heard on this tape for the first time. From the enchanting flute notes that introduce the story to its stunning conclusion, listeners will find themselves, like Cara, drawn heart and soul into the wonder of Luster. ... Read more

Reviews (101)

Loving It
I really loved this book. It was even better then some of the Harry Potter books. I just couldn't put it down. I kept telling myself just finish the chapter then STOP! Of course that didn't work. In the book most of your questions from the previous novel, Into The Land Of Unicorns, are answered. Also Cara is on a quest to bring her grandmother, known as the Wanderer, back to the unicorns while also trying to save the unicorns from Beloved. Also what about her crazy past, who is her real mother anyway? Read all about Cara's quest and more in Song of The Wanderer, by Bruce Coville. It was one of the best books I've ever read!

Awesome, Where's the next one?
I read book one, I don't remember about it, but I know I liked it. I just checked out "Song of the Wanderer", on Thursday. I started reading it yesterday and I practically just finished it about maybe 40 minutes or less ago. I loved it. The characters were richly detailed, especially the Unicorns, I like Lightfoot and Finder. The story really is excellent. Bruce Coville really knows how to keep people riveted to their seats for hours on end. I'm kind of sad that I finished it so early. I wanted to stop reading it for a while last night, but I just couldn't stand it. It called me back, It's that good that you keep wanting more. Where is the next one? I can't wait to find out what happens. I want to see what happens in the final battle. Beloved is going down. I hope, but I'm sure she will be defeated. Three words, READ THIS BOOK(Song of the Wanderer), you will not be dissapointed. I'm 15 years old, I know that I'll probably be grown up when the Third one comes out, but what's to stop me from reding it? I don't care how old I am, I love it. And I think you will too.

Wander into This One!
I LOVE this book and I think you would too. Bruce Coville REALY did a good job writing these books, and he also did a grrreat job on describing the characters too. I got this book at my grandmother's book fair and I didn't even notice it was the second one 'till I actually looked inside it! But it was still a great book! Or if you've read THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy than I think you would looove this trilogy.

Great!
This is such a good book. Read it, and you'll understand what I mean. I loved Mr. Coville's rich imagination and the characters are awesome! i can't wait for the third book to come out.

Song of the Wanderer
I kept telling myself, when I was reading this book, to stop at the next chapter and go outside but I couldn't! It's way too good.
In Song of the Wanderer, the next in the Unicorn Chronicles after Into the Land of the Unicorns, Cara must go back to Earth and bring back her grandmother, a.k.a. the Wanderer, to Luster. But first she has to get to the cave of Ebillan before the seasons change and then Cara still has to find her. But in the meantime, she must overcome many obstacles, mostly one main one though: Beloved, her great-great-(et cetera, et cetera)-grandmother.
I cannot wait until the next book! Even though it probably won't be out for a while. ... Read more

Book Description

This is the magical story of Cara, a girl sent on a mission by her grandmother to the land of the unicorns. Only Cara can protect the unicorns and their world from invasion. ... Read more

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Into the Land of the Unicorns
This book was AWESOME! I loved it! When I first picked it up at the library, I was in like third grade (I think) and didn't care much for it then (when I think back, I can't believe that I didn't want to read it). But then it like haunted me or something so I went back and picked it up. I loved it! Ever since then, I've always considered it one of my many favorite books.
In Into the Land of the Unicorns, Bruce Coville launches you right into how Cara and her grandmother are being followed the second you read the first sentence. While they try to lose the follower, Cara is told by Gramma to take her amulet and jump off the roof of a church. Half-believing that her grandma is crazy, she does and lands into Luster, a place for unicorns and other magical creatures to live peacefully. Cara teams up with Lightfoot, a unicorn, and other creatures to to complete her grandmother's request to find the "Old One."
If you like adventure and fantasy, this is the book for you! If not, still read it! It really is great.

EXCITING !! A BOOK ANY AGE COULD LOVE
Bruce Coville wrote a encredible story about a girl who was chased into an old church that led her "Into thr Land of thr Unicorns." The story is unfolds with the adventures and friends that she meets along the way. Cara,the main charactor in this story, has to deliver a message to the "old one". The book is wonderful story that I have read over and over each time seeing the world of Luster crisp and clear in my mind. I feel the pain that Cara has in her heart every time she thinks of her grandmother. This book will always be one that I can go to on a rainy day and bring myself into Luster.I was thrilled when I read that Bruce Coville was writing a second book to this story. Unfortunally This book will not be published untill November of 1999. Untill then I will have to sit in aggony waiting for the book to be published.

What you will miss if you don't read this book!
One night I woke up around 2:00 am, so I decided to read. The only new book I had was this one, so even though I didn't think I would like it, it was better than lying there awake. When Cara began to be followed, I was very scared and very hooked. Finally, a couple of hour later, my mom came to check on me and made me go to bed, or I would have probaby stayed up all night. Needless to say, I couldn't put it down and I would recommend it to those who like adventure, mystery, sorrow and magic. Age eight to eighty-eight.

Not Sappy!
A lot of people think this book is really sappy.It's NOT.They say the unicorns are gentle and kind.That is kinda true.They can be fierce if need be.This book pulls you into a world of magic and wonder.The characters are fascinating!Coville describes everything in such detail!The trilogy was left unfinished.It's not Coville's fault!You don't find as many good books like this one much anymore.I'll give anyone who reads this review, buy these books!I have read each book twice-so I know what I'm talking about.READ THESE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What I remember
I gave this book only three stars because, I don't remember very much about it. I was probably 11 or 12 when I came across this book in the library, and I read it, and I remember liking it alot. If you're looking for advice on how strong the plot is, whether or not things flow smoothly and if the characters are more than paper thin, then I'm sorry that I can't help you. If, however, you're wondering if you should buy this for a kid 13 or younger, then I say, buy it, because it's a fun story for kids, because when I read it, I really wasn't old enough to care about plots and characters, just as long as the book entertained me. Which of course, it did! ... Read more