‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY
UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the
number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter Percy
Jackson Eragon and Impossible Creatures . PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO
READ! Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing
secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland the Islanders are not sure who to trust.
With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy Skandar must build new
alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex Skandar and his friends will
need to look back to the origins of the Island and harness the full power of their elemental
magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be – to save the Mainland and the heart of
the Island itself? 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: ‘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 ‘Deft dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to
enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud author of Lockwood and Co. series ‘Endlessly
thrilling unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler author of Fireborn ‘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 ‘Never have unicorns been so
ferocious fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson
author of Rainbow Grey ‘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 ‘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 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. *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan
chart 27 April 2024
