Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before in this fantastical middle grade debut perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Eragon series!
Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where wild unicorns roam free. He’s spent years studying for his Hatchery exam, the annual test that selects a handful of Mainlander thirteen-year-olds to train to become unicorn riders. But on the day of Skandar’s exam, things go horribly wrong, and his hopes are shattered…until a mysterious figure knocks on his door at midnight, bearing a message: the Island is in peril and Skandar must answer its call.
Skandar is thrust into a world of epic sky battles, dangerous clashes with wild unicorns, and rumors of a shadowy villain amassing a unicorn army. And the closer Skandar grows to his newfound friends and community of riders, the harder it becomes to keep his secrets—especially when he discovers their lives may all be in graver danger than he ever imagined.
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A.F. Steadman
A.F. Steadman’s journey into the world of fantasy started with a spark of wonder and an imagination unbound by the rules of the ordinary. Born and raised in Kent, England, she found solace in books and daydreams, conjuring tales of faraway lands and magical creatures. While her early years were steeped in academic pursuits, including a master’s degree in creative writing from Cambridge, the call of storytelling never truly faded.
Before embarking on her writing career, Steadman ventured into the legal world, where she quickly realized that the only law she truly cared about was the one governing fictional realms. This realization led her to leave behind a career in law and dive headfirst into her passion for writing, leading to her debut novel, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. This book, part of the Skandar series, offers a refreshing take on mythical creatures, presenting unicorns not as gentle, mystical beings but as fierce, bloodthirsty warriors—an approach that quickly captivated readers and critics alike.
Skandar
In a world where unicorns are not the gentle, mystical creatures many believe them to be, Skandar introduces readers to a breathtaking universe where these mythical beings are fierce, wild, and incredibly dangerous. A far cry from the fairy-tale version of unicorns, this series flips the script, giving readers a front-row seat to the thrilling, high-stakes battles between these incredible creatures and the young riders who bond with them.
Skandar consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
