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BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE.

The epic adventure continues.

Don’t miss the unputdownable new book for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.


As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie, the Island’s unicorns are struck by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to eliminate the spirit element for good, and a sister hellbent on revenge, nowhere is safe for Skandar.

As more and more unicorns are affected by the curse, the clock is ticking for Skandar and his quartet, who find themselves literally racing for their lives. Can they stop the curse in its tracks before the Island is lost forever?

Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out!

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 (October 16, 2024)
  • Length: 416 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398536111
  • Ages: 9 - 99

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