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Published: 3rd May 2023
Hardback
Published: 5th July 2023
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Published: 5th June 2024
Skandar and the Phantom Rider: the spectacular sequel to Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the biggest fantasy adventure since Harry Potter
By (Author) A.F. Steadman
2
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Simon & Schuster Ltd
5th July 2023
27th April 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Siblings
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
823.92
Hardback
416
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .
The next epic instalment in the biggest fantasy series for readers age 9+ since Harry Potter is available for pre-order now!
See what readers are saying about Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:
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
Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.Louie Stowell,author ofLokiandOtherland
A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathlessmoment 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 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 Thiefbrims 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 ofFireborn
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 youve finished reading. Tl Okogwu,author ofOnyeka 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 Thiefis going to be the start of everyone's new favourite series.Aisha Bushby
Skandar and the Unicorn Thieftakes 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 ofThe Christmas Carrollsand Director of Authorfy
Epic, unforgettable and endlessly exciting, Steadmans masterful sequel soars even higher than her debut. -- Aisling Fowler, author of the Fireborn series
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.Skandar and the Unicorn Thiefis her debut novel.