By A.F. Steadman (author) Part of the Skandar series
"A great book for kids who love adventure, thrill, mystery, magic and a bucketful of edge-of-your-seat excitement. "
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The adventure continues in Skandar and the Phantom Rider , the second thrilling instalment in this hugely successful fantasy series. Read the review from one of our LR4Kids Reader Review Panel, Libby.
"Skandar is now officially a unicorn rider at the eyrie. His life is blissfully wonderful, until… one day Skandar and his friends find a wild unicorn dead in a river. And now Wild Unicorns are ending up dead all over the island and no-one knows how (wild unicorns are meant to be immortal).
After each death, conditions on the island get worse. Storms appear out of nowhere and terrible earthquakes shake the islands ground. No one knows what to do. The Island is in chaos. It’s up to Skandar and his friends to stop the wild unicorn killings and save the island from complete disaster. But can they make it in time?
Skandar and the Phantom Rider is a great book that people who love adventure, thrill, mystery, magic and a bucketful of edge-of-your-seat excitement will enjoy. If you’ve ever read Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter (and have enjoyed them), this is a perfect book for you to read. I think that this book (and the whole series in fact) is unique.
I have never read anything like them before. I really enjoyed the feel of anticipation of what was going to happen next, and the feeling of experiencing and going along with Skandar and his friends on their epic adventure too. Overall, a brilliant book- I’m looking forward to the next one!"
Thanks Libby! You can find more reviews from our Kids Review Panel here.
Warrior unicorns fly again . . . Don't miss this second book in the international bestselling Skandar series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon.
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The Island shall have its revenge . . . Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. 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.
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? Get ready for more action, unforgettable characters, and mesmerizing world building.
Read the books in order:
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Skandar and the Phantom Rider
Skandar and the Chaos Trials
Skandar and the Skeleton Curse
Skandar and the Spirit War
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
'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.' - Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
'Skandar soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series
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.
Photo credit Chris Close
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If you like stories that are exciting and full of heart, you HAVE to read this. Totally brilliant!
WOW!! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was sooooo good. It had mystery, danger, and some really spooky bits that made me want to read more.
Skandar is getting stronger and braver, but I love that he’s still kind and cares so much about his friends. Bobby, Flo, and Mitchell were all awesome too – their friendship is the best. I really liked how they worked together to figure out who the Phantom Rider was (no spoilers, but I was shocked!!).
This book had everything – action, feelings, magic, and funny bits too.... Read Full Review
I’d recommend it to all my friends
Near the beginning of the book Skandar gets a saddle from Flo’s Dad. He meets the first rider which confused me a little bit, but it all makes sense when you read the story. The storyline is great, the book is amazing, and I loved it. I’d recommend it to all my friends.... Read Full Review
Aralynne Monksummers
Skandar and the Phantom Rider is a great book that people who love adventure, thrill, mystery, magic and a bucketful of edge- of -your -seat excitement will enjoy.
Skandar is now officially a unicorn rider at the eyrie. His life is blissfully wonderful, until… one day Skandar and his friends find a wild unicorn dead in a river. And now Wild Unicorns are ending up dead all over the island and no-one knows how (wild unicorns are meant to be immortal). After each death, conditions on the island get worse. Storms appear out of nowhere and terrible earthquakes shake the islands ground. No one knows what to do. The Island is in chaos. It’s up to Skandar and his friends to stop the wild unicorn killings and save the island from complete disaster. But can they make it in time?
Skandar and the phantom rider is a great book that people who love adventure, thrill, mystery, magic and a bucketful of edge-of-your-seat excitement will enjoy.... Read Full Review
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Skandar and the Phantom Rider and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Skandar and the Phantom Rider features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Sporting Stories, Mystery / Mythology, Science, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Skandar and the Phantom Rider was written by A.F. Steadman and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
Skandar and the Phantom Rider has 416 pages
Yes it is part of Skandar series
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