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The Last Hunt (The Unicorn Chronicles, Book 4) by Bruce Coville

by Bruce Coville

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2010
Pages:626
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:0545128072

Reading Info

Age Range:10-13

About This Book

The Last Hunt weaves together all the strands of the great clash between the Hunters and the unicorns. As the Hunters invade Luster, bent on the extermination of the unicorns, the unicorns rally to defend themselves. To do so, they will be forced to make peace with their intimate enemies, the delvers. Even worse, the Hunters may not be the greatest danger. For Luster itself is beginnings to collapse from the damage done to the great world tree when Beloved tore a hole between the worlds. Prevent

Our Review

In this epic conclusion to the beloved fantasy series, the fate of Luster hangs in the balance as Hunters launch their final assault on the unicorn kingdom. Young readers will be swept into a world where ancient enemies must forge unlikely alliances, with unicorns and delvers joining forces against their common threat. The stakes escalate dramatically when the magical realm itself begins to collapse, adding environmental catastrophe to the already tense battlefield. Coville masterfully raises the stakes beyond simple conflict, creating a multidimensional crisis that will keep middle-grade readers turning pages late into the night.

What makes this fantasy adventure particularly compelling is how it elevates beyond traditional good-versus-evil tropes, exploring complex themes of reconciliation and ecological responsibility. The narrative delivers both thrilling action sequences and thoughtful character development, particularly in the unicorns' difficult decision to trust former enemies. Young fantasy enthusiasts who have followed the series will appreciate how all narrative threads converge in this satisfying finale, while animal story lovers will be captivated by the richly developed unicorn society. This thought-provoking conclusion to the unicorn chronicles offers more than just adventureβ€”it presents a powerful message about unity and preservation that will resonate long after the final page.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction