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Published: 25/04/2024

More heart-pounding adventures lie in wait for Skandar Smith in the third instalment of Steadman's blockbuster children's fantasy series, as the friends must take part in a series of dangerous challenges across the island.
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Heroes and unicorns as you've never seen them before. The epic adventure continues...
The Island always wins…
Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high.
To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it.
Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie.
Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781398529687
Number of pages: 368
Dimensions: 234 x 153 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:
'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki
'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island
'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
'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
'A fresh new voice brimming with imagination and crackling with excitement. These bloodthirsty unicorns will take you on a ride you'll never forget!' - Benjamin Dean
'A fantasy adventure of epic proportions by a superstar author. I loved everything about it from the elemental magic, to the treehouses, and unique unicorn twist. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is going to be the start of everyone's new favourite series.' - Aisha Bushby
'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief takes you on a great adventure from bloodthirsty unicorns to duels in the air. This MG is a must-read and you won't be disappointed.' - Rachel Faturoti
'An absolute triumph. I gasped at every chapter... It has everything I love in a good book.' - Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls
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