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The first book in a new fantasy adventure series for readers aged 9+.&&&160;Soar into a world where unicorns are real – and they’re deadly. They can only be tamed by the rider who hatches them.
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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, Eragon and Fireborn.

WATERSTONES CHILDREN&&&39;S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!

&&&39;Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.&&&39;&&&160;–&&&160;The Times&&&160;Children&&&39;s Book of the Week
‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ –&&&160;Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland&&&160;
‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless&&&160;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.’&&&160;–&&&160;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.
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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 . . .
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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 . . .&&&160;PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!

Praise for&&&160;Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:&&&160;

‘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!’&&&160;–&&&160;Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series
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‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’&&&160;–&&&160;Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey
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‘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.’&&&160;–&&&160;Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
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‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman&&&39;s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’&&&160;–&&&160;Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
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‘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.’&&&160;–T&&&7885;lá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

&&&39;Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s&&&160;His Dark Materials&&&160;trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.&&&39; –&&&160;The Sunday Times

Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.

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