Atutahi's Unicorn
“Mum, you need to come!” I shouted. “I think Sparkles is bunged up again.” I took a cautious step towards the unicorn.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2016
Learning area: English
Reading year level: 6
Topics: competition, family, fantasy, hobbies, humour, relationships, science fiction, sisters, sport, te reo Māori, unicorns, whānau
Atutahi's Unicorn
Words by Hinemoana Baker
Illustrations by Dean Proudfoot
She turned her head towards me, eyes crossed from the strain, horn bobbing. It was the third time this week.
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