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About The Book
‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph
The EPIC, unmissable conclusion to the no.1 bestselling and award-winning SKANDAR series. Be one of the first to read the explosive finale everyone is waiting for and find out what happens to Skandar, Flo, Bobby, Mitchell, Kenna and their bloodthirsty unicorns. PRE-ORDER NOW!
Reviews for the SKANDAR series:
‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm’ The Times
‘A spectacular adventure, packed with suspense, thrills and fabulous invention. Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s world’ Jonathan Stroud
‘Utterly thrilling and unputdownable!’ B. B. Alston
‘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
‘Magnificent’ Hannah Gold
‘Brims with wild adventure. Unmissable’ Aisling Fowler
‘Pacy, enthralling and epic’ Louie Stowell
‘A stunning 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
‘Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun’ Andy Sagar
Other titles in the bestselling SKANDAR series:
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Skandar and the Phantom Rider
Skandar and the Chaos Trials
Skandar and the Skeleton Curse
*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024
The EPIC, unmissable conclusion to the no.1 bestselling and award-winning SKANDAR series. Be one of the first to read the explosive finale everyone is waiting for and find out what happens to Skandar, Flo, Bobby, Mitchell, Kenna and their bloodthirsty unicorns. PRE-ORDER NOW!
Reviews for the SKANDAR series:
‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm’ The Times
‘A spectacular adventure, packed with suspense, thrills and fabulous invention. Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s world’ Jonathan Stroud
‘Utterly thrilling and unputdownable!’ B. B. Alston
‘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
‘Magnificent’ Hannah Gold
‘Brims with wild adventure. Unmissable’ Aisling Fowler
‘Pacy, enthralling and epic’ Louie Stowell
‘A stunning 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
‘Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun’ Andy Sagar
Other titles in the bestselling SKANDAR series:
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Skandar and the Phantom Rider
Skandar and the Chaos Trials
Skandar and the Skeleton Curse
*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024
About The Author
Photograph by Annabel Church
A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realized that there wasn’t nearly enough magic involved. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Skandar series.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (November 15, 2025)
- Length: 448 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398524743
- Ages: 9 and up
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