Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

<b>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, <i>Eragon</i> and <i>Fireborn</i>.</b><br> <br> <b>WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022</b><br> <b>WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!</b><br> <b>'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.'</b> - <b><i>The Times </i>Children's Book of the Week</b><br> <b>'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.'</b> - <b>Louie Stowell,</b> author of <i>Loki</i> and <i>Otherland </i><br> <b>'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!'</b> - <b>Cat Doyle,</b> author of <i>The Storm Keeper's Island</i> and co-author of <i>Twin Crowns</i><br> <b>'The best book I've ever read.' </b>- Patrick, age 10<br> <br> Thirteen-year-old <b>Skandar Smith</b> 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.<br> <br> 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 . . .<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <b>THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . . </b><b>PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!</b><br> <br> <b>Praise for <i>Skandar and the Unicorn Thief</i>: </b><br> <br> <b>'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!' </b><b>- </b><b>Dominique Valente,</b> author of the Starfell series<br> <br> <b>'Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!' </b><b>- </b><b>Laura Ellen Anderson,</b> author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey<br> <br> <b>'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.' </b><b>- </b><b>Hannah Gold</b>, author of <i>The Last Bear</i><br> <br> <b>'<i>Skandar and the Unicorn Thief</i> 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.'</b> <b>- </b><b>Aisling Fowler</b>, author of <i>Fireborn</i><br> <br> <b>'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.' </b><b>-</b><b>Tọlá Okogwu,</b> author of <i>Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun</i><br> <br> <b>'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's <i>His Dark Materials</i> trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' - </b><i><b>The Sunday Times</b></i>