{"product_id":"skandar-and-the-unicorn-thief-tpb-w2","title":"A.F. Steadman: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: The major new hit fantasy series (Volume 1) [2022] hardback","description":"\u003cb\u003eSoar 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 \u003ci\u003eAmari and the Night Brothers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Steadman . . . has created an engrossing world that certainly brings to mind JK Rowling, Philip Pullman's daemons and Veronica Roth's Divergent series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003eChildren's Book of the Week\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003eLouie Stowell, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eLoki\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOtherland \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCat Doyle, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Storm Keeper's Island \u003c\/i\u003eand co-author of \u003ci\u003eTwin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The best book I've ever read.' \u003c\/b\u003e- Patrick, age 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirteen-year-old \u003cb\u003eSkandar Smith\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut 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 . . .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGet 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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!' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominique Valente, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of the Starfell series\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Ellen Anderson, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHannah Gold\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Bear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/i\u003e 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.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAisling Fowler\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFireborn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTola Okogwu, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eOnyeka and the Academy of the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Steadman, A.F.","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":42230565273785,"sku":"9781398502710","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":47118934049107,"sku":"XV81398502710","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/steadman-a-f-a-f-steadman-skandar-and-the-unicorn-thief-the-major-new-hit-fantasy-series-volume-1-2022-hardback-52318416044371.jpg?v=1695650547","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/products\/skandar-and-the-unicorn-thief-tpb-w2","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}