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.
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN' S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER
OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES
BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 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! Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Skandar
Smith’s adventures at the Eyrie a training school for unicorn riders have made him the most
popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.’- The Daily Telegraph ' 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 ‘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 Starfell ‘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 ' 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 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!’ *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan
chart 27 April 2024
