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World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider

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 An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, perfect for fans of the series and newcomers alike.

From international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures, Eragon and Greenwild.

A BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A WORLD OF MAGICAL CREATURES.

George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure.

But when he finds himself shipwrecked and alone on a mysterious island, he makes an incredible discovery. Unicorns are real – and they’re bloodthirsty.

Slowly, George gains one unicorn’s trust and together they explore the island’s magical secrets. But there is a dark presence lurking in his new home, more deadly than any unicorn.

Can George fulfil his destiny and free the island from a terrible fate?

Discover the incredible World of Skandar with this thrilling origin adventure narrated by Harry Potter star, Alfred Enoch.

Praise for the SKANDAR series:

‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – Telegraph

‘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

‘Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series

*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024

*Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children’s Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025 Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Destiny Adventure Magic Users
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U can’t beat it !sooooooo goood recommend this to anyone who loves magic and hp

Unbelievably good

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It is very interesting and I really recommend it to anyone who likes harry potter.

Exiting

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I did not like the sound of the narrator but the story was 10/10

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I’ve bumped into this book these books the first time I opened the app and i was hooked!! absolutely amazing, makes my drive to and from work enjoyable even if I’m in traffic don’t really want to even get to where I’m going because I’m in another world… everytime a book ends it leaves me wanting more more off the story then sad because it’s a boring drive to work. Absolutely amazing all of them I’ve recommended to countless people.
Thank you 🙂

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