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Gloria and the Unicorn Paperback – March 23, 2017

by Wanda Luthman (Author)
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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Gloria and the Unicorn is a story that will delight you as well as pull on your heart strings as Gloria struggles with her facial disfigurement and wanting to fit in. Gloria’s mother died at birth and her father gave her to Miss Libby, the owner of a children’s home. Miss Libby loves the little girl and feels protective of her. But, it’s not until Sir Louie, the unicorn, shows up that Gloria starts to believe in herself. She has a conflict at school and never wants to go back and then she finds herself in an even worse situation; she encounters the evil Wizards of Malcadore who want to kill her. She must decide if she will face her fear of certain death to save her friend, Sir Louie, or lose him forever. Come along on Gloria’s marvelous journey with Sir Louie.
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    The Unicorn Series
  2. Print length
    60 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 23, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.14 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0998195812
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0998195810
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Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite (Given 5 stars)readersfavorite.com/book-review/gloria-and-the-unicornGloria lived with Miss Libby, the owner of Miss Libby's Lodge, a children's home for abandoned, unwanted, or orphaned children. She was the kindest and most loving person in the world. Gloria's face was unusual; her one side drooped lower than the other. It was Gloria's sixth birthday and she learned the harsh truth about herself. Her mom had died on her birthday. The doctor saved Gloria but was unable to save her mother. Gloria was sad and felt she should have died that day. She was sobbing, burying her head in her pillow, when the unicorn snow globe on the shelf started playing. She rolled over and looked at it and wondered if she could ride on its back and go to a faraway land. She slept with that happy thought.

Gloria and the Unicorn (The Unicorn Series Volume I) by Wanda Luthman is a fantastical journey of Gloria and Sir Louie, the unicorn, and takes the readers on a wonderful and magical adventure. The story is also about friendship, love, self-acceptance, eliminating fear and sadness, and self-belief. The book will give confidence to all children out there with disabilities and deformities and teach them the power of love over fear in an enchanting and beautiful way. The story is uplifting for young readers and will make them work towards discovering the magic within them. I like the author's approach to a sensitive topic and it is heartwarming to note Gloria finally experiencing the magic of love, the only emotion that can beat sadness and fear. I cannot wait to read Volume II and I am sure readers will agree with me!
Gloria and the Unicorn
Written by Wanda Luthaman
Illustrated by Bryce Westervelt
Lilacs in Literature
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9780998195810, $6.99, amazon.com

Gloria has no idea who her parents are because at birth she was taken in by a children's home. It's only after overhearing two of her caregivers that she learns the truth that her mother died at birth and she suffered a deformity on her face she has had ever since. The ladies who take care of her have decided she should be homeschooled to protect her from bullies. Now Gloria becomes friends with a Unicorn named Sir Louie who takes her on many adventures that she believes are dreams. The story is touching as Gloria learns many lessons in life. Two of the morals are the value of friendship and the challenges we all face to help someone else. "Gloria and the Unicorn" is a heartwarming kid's tale that has a lot of symbolism while telling an uplifting story.

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I wrote Gloria and the Unicorn specifically for special needs children because I don't know that many books are written just for them. I wanted to show a child who had some challenges to overcome but with the help of loving people around her, she was able to overcome. I also wanted to encourage children whether they are special needs or not to realize that love is greater than their biggest fear. I believe this story does that. Plus, it's the first in a series. Gloria and Sir Louie, the unicorn, will have many more fun adventures together always bringing positive messages woven into them.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lilacs in Literature (March 23, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0998195812
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998195810
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.14 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Wanda Luthman

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A Multi-Award-winning children's author, Wanda Luthman, utilizes her expertise in both mental health and guidance counseling to infuse each of her children's stories with social/emotional messages such as forgiveness, perseverance, self-acceptance, and love conquering evil. She writes fantasy adventure stories that show lives being changed by the magic of love. She lives in sunny Florida with her two adorable yorkies and 15 rescue feral cats (all fixed responsibly and still residing outside and on her porch in their colony)! She loves the outdoors and finds it a great source of inspiration whether she is riding her bike, swimming, or walking. Her books are available in many formats from hard cover; paperback; ebook; and audio. Her audio books include The Lilac Princess; A Turtle's Magical Adventure; Gloria and the Unicorn; Little Birdie Grows Up; and Sophia the Christmas Eve Snow Bunny & the Real Gift.

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tulu
5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating story that teaches compassion
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
This is a tender story for kids. I like it because in additon to being entertaining for kids, it also elicits compassion, and this is a good trait for children to develop. I bought a copy for my 7 year old granddaughter who when she saw the title stated, "I don't really like unicorns." Later as we started reading the story, my granddaughter’s attention was quickly absorbed. She was captivated with the sweet story and would not put the book down until she finished reading the entire story. She said "I love this book. Can we get some more(by the same author)?"
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Ballad
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Story in a Little Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017
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My fourth grade daughter with ADHD read this book easily by herself. It took a chapter or two to grab her interest, but I was glad she stuck with the story. She gets teased in school for minor differences in her appearance from the ridiculous standards of beauty set by TV and movies, like they are in every generation. This book might help her love herself a little more.

Besides, she adores unicorns, and like she said, "How can you go wrong with a unicorn in a story"

I think the language in the book is a bit stiff and formal for school age children--they're accustomed to slang, half sentences, contractions, and shortcut speech, but maybe some formality isn't always a bad thing.
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Mark H. Newhouse
4.0 out of 5 stars Feel Good Story Kids Will Enjoy
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
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Young Gloria is a lot like many children today. Ashamed of her 'sagging' face, she struggles with her self-worth, and the adults around her, seem unable to help her build self-esteem. The miraculous appearance of a unicorn begins a friendship that is warm and comforting. A series of adventures cements the friendship and helps Gloria realize just how strong and wonderful she really is. Without giving away too much, this tale by Guidance Counselor, Wanda Luthman, is the charming 'feel-good' pill that can trigger discussion that parents, educators, and children will enjoy. Mark H. Newhouse, author of Welcome to Monstrovia
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Pat Marovich
5.0 out of 5 stars Gloria and the Unicorn
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
I would highly recommend Gloria and the Unicorn, a chapter book, to any young readers ages 7-11. Any child who feels different whether physically or mentally will feel empowered by this book. This book also demonstrates empathy for others and how important of an emotion it is. Gloria and her unicorn friend Sir Louie, remind the readers to be brave and have a sense of purpose, while learning to love theirselves.
The conversation between the unicorn and the fairies in the Epilogue, addresses the power of love to overcome sadness from physical or emotional struggles. This fantasy story takes the reader right into the adventures , friendship and lessons of both Gloria and Sir Louie the unicorn. What child doesn't love unicorns? What a clever way this author teaches some life skills and empowerment!
I was an elementary teacher for thirty-seven years. I would recommend this book for your child's personal growth and development, as well as pleasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent children's book with depth and morals
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
An excellent children's book with depth and morals, Gloria and the Unicorn is a must read. The author expertly weaves advice, morals, and wisdom into a fun and easy-to-digest story for children. She details a whimsical adventure along with real-life happenings in a little girl's life who has been struck by adversity. It's an uplifting and relevant story that gives a voice to and advice for children with disadvantages, although I think all children can relate. A very well-done story.
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James Minter
4.0 out of 5 stars Fear is something we create and isn’t true … and when others aren’t very nice, it’s because they are full of fear
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
Gloria is a six-year-old child with a facial disfigurement. Her mother died giving birth to her, and Gloria blames herself. She sees the disfigurement as a daily reminder of what she did to her mother. Keeping this belief a secret, she is sombre to the point where she feels she is unlovable.
Living in a children’s home, the owner decides it better not to send Gloria to school because she is different and feels she would be bullied. Though Gloria works in the home, she cannot find a real purpose in life. Her despair deepens, and Gloria invokes an imaginary friend – a Unicorn – with magic powers.

Besides reframing what happened with her mother and her disfigurement, the Unicorn introduces Gloria to the power of reading and learning. She decides to go to school but the inevitable happens – she is bullied. But as the Unicorn says “fear is something we create and isn’t true … and when others aren’t very nice, it’s because they are full of fear.”

The Unicorn points out love is stronger than fear, sadness and hateful things, and loving oneself is the greatest gift of all. The message is don’t let fear win, and focus on love. Love is the most powerful emotion, and with it, you can eliminate fear and sadness and build your own self-belief.
Everyone is different and goes through periods of self-doubt when growing up. Issue books like this are crucial to helping children and parents cope with these times. The messages are important, and Ms Luthman makes them very accessible to the young reader in a gentle story. I fully support such writing, but I would like to see a summary aimed at parents on the various issues covered to enable them to have a better-informed conversation with their child. Definitely worth a read and I think it would be a hit with young girls. I give this book 4.5 stars.

The author supplied me with a copy for the purpose of a review.
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V Anna Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book beautifully written full of love and hope, perfect gift for Christmas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2017
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I bought this wonderful book as a gift, as I followed Gloria's journey I felt captured and filled with hope, well written and a perfect stocking filler
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