Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
By A.F. Steadman

Thirteen-year-oldand Skandar Smithand 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.and 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 . . .and 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.Praise forand Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:and 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!'and -and Dominique Valente,and author of the Starfell seriesand Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'and -and Laura Ellen Anderson,and author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Greyand 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.'and -and Hannah Gold, author ofand The Last Bearand Skandar and the Unicorn Thiefand 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.'and -and Aisling Fowler, author ofand Firebornand 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.'and -Tọlá Okogwu,and author ofand Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun