Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (book 1) (PB)

By Author / Illustrator

A.F. Steadman

Genre

Fantasy

Age range(s)

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

ISBN

9781398502734

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

02-02-2023

Synopsis

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2022; Winner of the Indie Book Awards 2023.

13-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . .

Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and Ferocious unicorns, in this epic adventure series that will have your heart soaring.

SKANDAR series: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (book 1)

Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: '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 and Otherland. '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. 'My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series. '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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