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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
- Skandar, Book 1
- Narrated by: David Dawson
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas!
WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!
‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – The Daily Telegraph
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 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 . . .
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.
THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief:
'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. I 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
‘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!’ – 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. 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. 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 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 you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times
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- poppi
- 02-12-23
Loved it!
Great story for Harry Potter fans! I saw this book in the window at Waterstones so thought I’d give it a go for my commute in the morning. I’m already a fan of Harry Potter and I don’t like anything too gory or scary so young reads are usually a safe option for me and this didn’t disappoint!
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- Robert
- 28-01-24
Story telling at its best
This was a great read and a great audible I have both copies and look forward to the other 4 books / stories :)
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- Moody
- 03-11-24
Great story, terrible narration
I am listening to this with my son and he absolutely loves it. Unfortunately the narrator makes it almost unbearable to listen to by elongating every other word as if it’s the most dramatic scene ever.
Do yourself a favour and buy the paperback.
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- M. A. SMITH
- 30-04-22
45 year old man enjoys unicorn adventure.
Got this for my daughter because “UNICORNS!” But I wanted to listen to some of it because she’s six so maybe too young.
I started this book at the beginning of a long car journey and was enjoying it enough to listen all the way to the end in less than 24 hours.
The unicorns in this book, while magical, are somewhat volatile and unpredictable making them believable as animals and the main setting really captured my imagination. We’ve all seen and read about Forrest dwellings before but i think this took them up a notch. There was striking action and images, a distant creepy villain, likeable, layered characters, and the last few chapters were fantastically gripping. I was listening to the end wondering around a John Lewis and must have been so consumed I looked a bit odd because I was approached by security. So all in all, glad I listened. I was entertained, I was excited, I was asked to leave a shop.
Whether it’s suitable for the six year old, time will tell. I’m going to risk it but considering reading it to her myself. Nothing against the narration, which is perfect, but I think she will need to ask questions to follow the story, it’s quite scary nearish the start, a touch gruesome in places with some pretty heavy themes, but it’s a book I’m looking forward to reading her and not many make that list.
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- jennpod
- 01-10-23
Best book ever
My child loved this book recommended for 9-any age very emotional book I hope everyone else loves it
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- Rb
- 25-12-22
Great Read/Listen
A beautiful fantasy story that could take on the best of the best. Thoroughly enjoyed it
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- kate richardson
- 29-12-22
Amazing
Amazing really enjoyed this as a family :-) was a great read and listen to - fab
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- Tiggs
- 27-05-22
Stunning book!!
Truly amazing book, unique story and we will miss the Island and the quartet until next time x
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- Tommy
- 09-08-22
fantastic!!!!!
Brilliant storyline, fantastic characters, wonderful plot would highly recommend, couldn't put it down!!! very well read. get this book now!!!! ;0)
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- J Forrester
- 28-06-22
An amazing book for adults and children
I absolutely loved this book. It's the best middle-grade book I've read since Harry Potter. If you like that kind of story with magical schools and house systems and incredible creatures and adventure and characters fulfilling their destiny, you will love this! The audio reading was very well done.
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