HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . .
Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn
Thief . Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling
SKANDAR series an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter Percy
Jackson Eragon and Fireborn. The Island shall have its revenge . . . Skandar Smith has
achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their
second year at the Eyrie a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed
a prophecy warns of terrible danger and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island.
Meanwhile Skandar’s sister Kenna longs to join him – and Skandar is determined to help her
no matter what. As the storm gathers can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing
itself apart – before it’s too late for them all? THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES... PRE-ORDER
SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES NOW! ONE OF THE
THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF WAS THE WINNER
OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023 ' Epic unforgettable and endlessly exciting Steadman’s
masterful sequel soars even higher than her debut.' – Aisling Fowler author of the
Fireborn series Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief the first book in the SKANDAR
series: ' 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 ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious fearsome and thrilling! A
fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey
‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled delighted amazed. It’s
everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold
author of The Last Bear ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure fierce sky
battles elemental magic ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman' s cinematic
writing draws you in from the very first page creating a hugely compelling unforgettable
read. Endlessly thrilling unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler author of
Fireborn ‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh
with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá
Okogwu author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun ' SKANDAR soars with magic
adventure and pulse-pounding fun – the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating
cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' – Andy Sagar author of the Yesterday Crumb
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
