HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOUVE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the major new hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari and the Night Brothers. WATERSTONES CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022. Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. - The Times Childrens Book of the Week. 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 Keepers Island and co-author of Twin Crowns. The best book Ive ever read. - Patrick, age 10. Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith 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.
But just as Skandars 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 Islands most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . 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. Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 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. 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 of The Last Bear. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadmans 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 youve finished reading. -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.