{"product_id":"skandar-and-the-unicorn-thief-the-major-new-hit-fantasy-series-1","title":"Skandar and the Unicorn Thief : The major new hit fantasy series : 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eby A.F. Steadman \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"col2\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"format_title\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pagination\"\u003e400 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE 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 CHILDREN'S 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 Children's Book of the Week'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island and co-author of Twin Crowns'The best book I've 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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 . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot 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!' - 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI 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.' - 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteadman'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 of Fireborn 'A. F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteadman 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.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunt's Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44063155650800,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/Screenshot2023-05-02at12.16.36.png?v=1683026219","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.pro\/products\/skandar-and-the-unicorn-thief-the-major-new-hit-fantasy-series-1","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}