Books with author Marion Stanton

As Arianna recovers from a bad accident and loss of memory, she slowly recalls things about her past and learns that her “horse” Chase can speak thoughts to her, as can her dog. When Chase is threatened, Arianna tries to run away with Chase and Lincoln – only to find herself transported into the world of Balinor, where she must reclaim her birthright.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Cardon THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolenauthor bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

Arianna and her unicorn Sunchaser accept two challenges by the Shifter: a trial by fire, and an ordeal by moonlight. The Shifter and his allies rig the contests, and so Arianna and her friends must use every skill they posses in order to survive.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

The Shifter is desperate and his army is strong, with the aid of the fearsome Shadow Rider. In order to gain the power and wisdom needed to rule Balinor and defeat its enemies, Arianna must undergo a rite of passage. She will face three trials, and if she succeeds, she will gain three gold rings for the Scepter and be able to use Deep Magic against Balinor’s enemies.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

The evil Shifter regains some Deep Magic by stealing the Indigo Star from the sleeping giant dragon Naytin and tries to destroy the unicorns of the Celestial Valley: their bright colors and their powers start to fade. Arianna, the Sunchaser and others set out to take the Indigo Star from the Shifter and return it to the dragon.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST)author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY.Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

The power of the Shifter and the Shadow Unicorn Army threaten to destroy the freedom and happiness of Balinor. Arianna must find a way to combat this overwhelming force, with the help of the Celestial Unicorns, and put an end to the misery inflicted in the Valley of Fear.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST)author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

A comet is flying towards Balinor. Its light will revive the demon Kraken and unleash evil forces and empower the Shadow Unicorn army.Princess Arianna, on a quest to find her captured family, must find ways to counter the comet’s power – and in the process, she learns the true identity of her dog Lincoln.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST)author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

Princess Arianna, her Bonded unicorn Sunchaser and their companions (including two foxes) must travel through the deadly Valley of Fear to reach the evil Shifter’s stronghold, Castle Entia. There the princess must reclaim the Royal Scepter, the main source of the Shifter’s power and also a key to remembering her past.“Stanton writes with a sure hand."- Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST)author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com

Meet Sophie - a girl with cerebral palsy (CP). Sophie invites readers to learn about CP from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like to use a wheelchair to move around and assistive technology to communicate. She also introduces readers to some of her friends who have different forms of CP and explains that living with CP can sometimes be difficult, but there are many ways she is supported so that she can lead a full and happy life. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with CP. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

Now in Balinor, Arianna learns that she is a Princess and that the evil Shifter has seized control of the Palace and the Royal Family. Arianna must travel to the Palace with Chase, also known in Balinor as Sunchaser, to find the missing piece of his horn that will restore his power as Lord of the Animals.“Stanton writes with a sure hand." - Orson Scott Card“A wonderful book”…“It is also required reading…for all animal lovers.”- Gene Wolfe (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST) “If you loved WATERSHIP DOWN … this is the fantasy book for you: lovingly detailed, heart-quickening.” - Jane Yolen (on THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST)author bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1999, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY. Mary spends half of the year on her farm in upstate New York, and the other half in a small house in Florida. Many of the Unicorns in Balinor are based on horses that Mary has owned and loved for years. www.marystanton.com