Skandar and the Chaos Trials

By Author / Illustrator

A.F. Steadman

Genre

Fantasy

Age range(s)

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Children's Books

ISBN

9781398502956

Format

Hardback

Published

25-04-2024

Synopsis

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don't miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.

The Island always wins... Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island's elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit - only the strongest will make it.

Meanwhile, Kenna's forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go - for Kenna, and for the Eyrie. Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!

Skandar series: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (book 1) Skandar and the Phantom Rider (book 2) Skandar and the Chaos Trials (book 3) Skandar and the Skeleton Curse (book 4)

Reader Reviews: 'Overall amazing in every way.' 'My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.' 'I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next one.' 'I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.' 'Move over Harry Potter there's a new hero in town!'

'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week. 'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki. 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island and co-author of Twin Crowns. 'The best book I've ever read.' - Patrick, age 10. 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' - The Sunday Times.

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