Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before, in this first book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and\u00c2\u00a0Amari and the Night Brothers.<\/i><\/b>
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‘Steadman . . . has created an engrossing world that certainly brings to mind JK Rowling, Philip Pullman’s daemons and Veronica Roth’s Divergent series.<\/b>‘<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0-\u00c2\u00a0The Times\u00c2\u00a0<\/i>Children’s Book of the Week<\/b>
‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ <\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0Louie Stowell, <\/b>author of Loki<\/i> and Otherland\u00c2\u00a0<\/i>
‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless\u00c2\u00a0moment of it!’ <\/b>– Cat Doyle, <\/b>author of The Storm Keeper’s Island <\/i>and co-author of Twin Crowns<\/i>
‘The best book I’ve ever read.’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0Patrick, age 10<\/p>\n
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n
Praise for\u00c2\u00a0Skandar and the Unicorn Thief<\/i>:\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
‘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!’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Dominique Valente, <\/b>author of the Starfell series
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‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Laura Ellen Anderson, <\/b>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.’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Hannah Gold<\/b>, author of The Last Bear<\/i>
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‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief<\/i> 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.’<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Aisling Fowler<\/b>, author of Fireborn<\/i>
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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.’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>–<\/b>T?l\u00c3\u00a1 Okogwu, <\/b>author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun<\/i>
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‘A fresh new voice brimming with imagination and crackling with excitement. These bloodthirsty unicorns will take you on a ride you’ll never forget!’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Benjamin Dean<\/b>
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‘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 <\/i>is going to be the start of everyone’s new favourite series.’\u00c2\u00a0-\u00c2\u00a0Aisha Bushby<\/b>
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‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief<\/i> 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.’<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Rachel Faturoti<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0
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‘An absolute triumph. I gasped at every chapter . . . It has everything I love in a good book.’\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>-\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Mel Taylor-Bessent, <\/b>author of The Christmas Carrolls<\/i> and Director of Authorfy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The first book in a new fantasy adventure series for readers aged 9+.\u00c2\u00a0Soar 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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