Book excerpt: This glitterrific boxed set of the USA Today Bestselling series Unicorn Diaries is perfect for the newly-independent reader in your life! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! This glitterific, collectible boxed set includes paperback editions of books 1-5 in the series: Bo's Magical New Friend, Bo and the Dragon-Pup, Bo the Brave, The Goblin Princess, Bo and the Merbaby. This series is written as Bo's diary -- with Rebecca Elliott's full-color illustrations throughout!