
Published: 27/04/2023

The spectacular sequel to the mega-selling Skandar and the Unicorn Thief finds our young hero and his friends embarking on their second year at the Eyrie amidst the terrifying slaughter of immortal unicorns by sinister, unknown forces.
The Island shall have its revenge...
Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island.
Meanwhile, Skandar's sister, Kenna, longs to join him - and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart - before it's too late for them all?
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781398502918
Number of pages: 416
Dimensions: 234 x 153 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:
'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
'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
'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
'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
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After receiving a limited edition proof from A.F. Steadman and the team at Simon and Schuster, I was over the moon to dive back into Skandar's world. I had no idea book two would be more epic,...
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“Skandar Soars in this Sequel!”
This follow-up to Skandar and the Unicorn Thief absolutely knocks it out the park: more unicorns, more world-building and more death-defying battles! As Skandar settles into himself and becomes more confident, so too... More
“An Amazing Sequel!”
Big thank you to Annabel for sending me a special bookseller proof. I'm a big fan of the first book and was excited to get book two. I love that this book opens with Skandar's sister Kenna. I really felt for... More
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