Peter S Beagle

The long-awaited sequel to the popular classic The Last Unicorn is the centerpiece of the powerful collection of new tales from a fantasy master. As longtime fans have come to expect, the stories are written with a grace and style similar to fantasy's most original voices, such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Fritz Leiber, and Kurt Vonnegut. Traditional themes are typically infused with modern sensibilities--reincarnated lovers and waning kings run shoulders with...

"Follows the unlikely friendship between a somewhat awkward girl and the unicorn who gradually shows her just how special she really is. Through ... adventures where Phoebe gets to bask in Marigold's 'awesomeness,' the friends also come to acknowledge that they had been lonely before they met and truly appreciate the bond they now share"--Amazon.com.

When a dangerous and powerful magic ring falls into his hands, a hobbit named Frodo gets caught up in an adventure. The mighty wizard Gandalf and a daring band of elves, dwarfs and warriors defend their enchanted land from the wicked sorcerer who would see it destroyed.