Killer Unicorns

By: Diana Peterfreund

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Paperback | 31 August 2010

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432 Pages

Age
14+

Grade
4+

Dimensions(cm)
20.22 x 16.61 x 2.64

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Forget everything you ever knew about unicorns . . .

Real unicorns are venomous, man-eating monsters with huge fangs and razor-sharp horns. Fortunately, they've been extinct for a hundred and fifty years.

Or not.

Astrid had always scoffed at her eccentric mother's stories about killer unicorns. But when one of the monsters attacks her boyfriend—thereby ruining any chance of him taking her to the prom—Astrid finds herself headed to Rome to train as a unicorn hunter at the ancient cloisters the hunters have used for centuries.

However, at the cloisters all is not what it seems. Outside, the unicorns wait to attack. And within, Astrid faces other, unexpected threats: from the crumbling, bone-covered walls that vibrate with a terrible power to the hidden agendas of her fellow hunters to—perhaps most dangerously of all—her growing attraction to a handsome art student . . . an attraction that could jeopardize everything.

About the Author

Diana Peterfreund graduated from Yale University in 2001 with degrees in geology and literature. A former food critic, she now lives in Washington, DC with her husband and writes full-time. Tap & Gown is her fourth novel.

Industry Reviews

"RAMPANT is a thrilling read, with strong girls, unusual and scary unicorns, and hidden dangers everywhere. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Please, miss: might I have some more?"--Tamora Pierce "Tired of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Try Astrid the unicorn hunter."--Locus "A fresh folklore twist amid the wave of vampires and zombies."--Kirkus Reviews "With an atmospheric setting, personable ensemble cast and some reasoned discussions about virginity, this gripping page-turner evokes the same grrl-power spirit as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, packed with action, mystery and a complex and intriguing mythology."--Publishers Weekly "As swift and sure-footed as a killer unicorn, RAMPANT weaves a vibrant new mythology from venerable threads."--Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series As swift and sure-footed as a killer unicorn, RAMPANT weaves a vibrant new mythology from venerable threads. --Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series" RAMPANT is a thrilling read, with strong girls, unusual and scary unicorns, and hidden dangers everywhere. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Please, miss: might I have some more? --Tamora Pierce" Tired of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Try Astrid the unicorn hunter. --Locus" With an atmospheric setting, personable ensemble cast and some reasoned discussions about virginity, this gripping page-turner evokes the same grrl-power spirit as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, packed with action, mystery and a complex and intriguing mythology. --Publishers Weekly" A fresh folklore twist amid the wave of vampires and zombies. --Kirkus Reviews"

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