Bo's Magical New Friend: Unicorn Diaries #1
Bo's Magical New Friend is the first Unicorn Diaries book, a full-color illustrated chapter story about Bo, a wish-granting unicorn hoping to find a best friend. Its easy-to-read format is aimed at newly independent readers.
At a glance
- Book one in Rebecca Elliott's Unicorn Diaries series, set in Sparklegrove Forest.
- The story follows Bo, a Wish Unicorn, as Bo hopes a new arrival, Sunny Huckleberry, might become a best friend.
- The Branches line is described as an early chapter-book series with readable text and illustrations on every page.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Short 80-page length and illustrations throughout support a compact first chapter-book experience.
- Friendship, unicorn characters and humor give new readers a clear story hook.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
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| Publication date | December 26, 2019 |
| Edition | Library |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 80 pages |
| Reading age | 5 - 8 years, from customers |
| Grade level | Kindergarten - 2 |
| ISBN-10 | 1338323334 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1338323337 |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 0.4 x 7.9 inches |
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| Weight listed | 8 ounces |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Newly independent readers looking for a short, illustrated chapter book.
- Children who enjoy unicorn stories centered on friendship and humorous characters.
- Adults seeking an early chapter book for readers around the listed age and grade range.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a longer or text-heavy chapter novel.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as easy to read and a welcoming introduction to chapter books, with a cute friendship story, appealing characters and humor. That feedback fits the listing's short length and illustrated format, which may suit readers building confidence with chapter books. Ratings are largely positive, but they do not establish that every reader will enjoy the story.
Positive themes
- Customers praise its readability as an introduction to chapter books.
- Customers describe the friendship story as cute and the characters as appealing.
- Customers mention humor and interest in continuing the series.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bo's Magical New Friend about?
Bo is a Wish Unicorn who wants a best friend. When Sunny Huckleberry arrives in Sparklegrove Forest, Bo wonders whether that wish might come true.
Is this the first book in the series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as Unicorn Diaries #1.
Is it intended for beginning chapter-book readers?
The publisher describes the Branches line as being for newly independent readers, with easy-to-read text and illustrations on every page.
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