Skandar and the Chaos Trials: The INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER in the biggest fantasy adventure series since Harry Potter: Volume 3

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HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOUVE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . .

Dont miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!

Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023

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 Islands elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit only the strongest will make it.

Meanwhile Kennas 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!

Praise for the SKANDAR series:

Skandar Smiths adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular childrens fantasy hero since Harry Potter.- The Daily Telegraph

'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.'The TimesChildren's Book of the Week
Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. Louie Stowell, author ofLoki
A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! Cat Doyle, author ofThe Storm Keepers Islandand co-author ofTwin Crowns
The best book Ive ever read. Patrick, age 10
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. Youll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! Dominique Valente, author of Starfell
A magnificent book. I raced through it at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. Its everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. Hannah Gold, author ofThe Last Bear
'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip PullmansHis Dark Materialstrilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' The Sunday Times

Reader Reviews:
***** 'Overall amazing in every way.'

***** My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.

***** I dont know how Im going to wait for the next one.

***** I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.

***** Move over Harry Potter theres a new hero in town!

*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024

Author Bio

A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realized that there wasnt nearly enough magic involved.She is the author of theNew York TimesbestsellingSkandar series.