Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
By A. F. Steadman

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,and Eragonand andand Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!and 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.'and -and The Timesand Children's Book of the Week Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.'and -and Louie Stowell,and author ofand Lokiand andand Otherlandand A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathlessand moment of it!'and -and Cat Doyle,and author ofand The Storm Keeper's Islandand and co-author ofand Twin Crowns The best book I've ever read.'and -and Patrick, age 10Thirteen-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.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .and Skandar and the Phantom Riderand is out now!and And be one of the first to read the highly-anticipated third story, coming in April 2024. Pre-order now!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'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman'sand His Dark Materialsand trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' -and The Sunday Times