{"product_id":"books-skandar-and-the-phantom-rider-by-af-steadman","title":"Skandar and the Phantom Rider","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 \u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Phantom Rider\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Island shall have its revenge . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him – and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart – before it’s too late for them all? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES... PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE OF THE \u003ci\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF\u003c\/i\u003e WAS THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Epic, unforgettable and endlessly exciting, Steadman’s masterful sequel soars even higher than her debut.' – Aisling Fowler, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of the Fireborn series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in the SKANDAR series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003eChildren's Book of the Week\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLoki\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOtherland \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Storm Keeper’s Island\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eTwin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘The best book I’ve ever read.’\u003c\/b\u003e – Patrick, age 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Starfell series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Bear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFireborn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eOnyeka and the Academy of the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun – the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Andy Sagar\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Yesterday Crumb series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s \u003ci\u003eHis Dark Materials\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53774571077905,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781398502918.jpg?v=1783985188","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-skandar-and-the-phantom-rider-by-af-steadman","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}