HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first
book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children
age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari
and the Night Brothers. '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 and Otherland '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 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith 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. 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 . . . 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 for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: '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 the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so
ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'
- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey '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 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief 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.' -
Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn '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.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
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