What This Book Is About
Mira is a girl at Unicorn School and the one telling the story. Her unicorn is Dave, who is the naughty one of the series title. This time the end-of-term disco is coming, and the trouble does not come from Dave at all.
A classmate, Darcy, takes over the disco committee and turns bossy. She hijacks the Quest to fetch extra glitter for her giant disco ball, which puts everyone in danger, and it falls to Mira and Dave to put things right. This is the third book in Pip Bird's Naughtiest Unicorn series, after The Naughtiest Unicorn and The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day, illustrated by David O'Connell.
Available at Popular bookstores, Kinokuniya, and the Singapore National Library.
Why We Recommend This Book
For A1-level students (G2), this book hits a sweet spot between "easy enough to read independently" and "fun enough to keep reading."
First, the humour is genuinely funny for this age group. Dave the unicorn behaves nothing like a majestic creature, and kids find this hilarious. Laughter keeps reluctant readers turning pages, which is exactly what builds reading stamina at this stage.
Second, the short chapters and generous illustrations make the book feel achievable. At 160 pages it looks like a "big kid" book, but the actual text per page is light, giving young readers the confidence boost of finishing a "real" chapter book.
Third, the school setting—friendships, teamwork, and preparation for a big event—mirrors real experiences at UWC, making it easy for students to connect with the characters and discuss the story in class.
Reading Level Guide
Some support needed. Try shared reading with a parent or teacher first.
Perfect difficulty. Challenging enough to grow, accessible enough to enjoy independently.
A comfortable, fun read at A2. Great for building speed and reading confidence.
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