By A.F. Steadman (author) Part of the Skandar series
"An explosive, exhilarating finale to a deservedly popular series."
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Skandar and the Spirit War starts at a blistering pace with a terrifying attack by murderous unicorns on our hero’s hometown.
Skandar, freed from prison in an equally explosive intervention and reunited with his beloved Scoundrel’s Luck, is soon heading there with his friends and allies to take on his enemies and defend his family and neighbours.
The level of excitement is breathtaking, and continues throughout, ensuring readers will be turning the pages compulsively. The sheer unputdownability of A F Steadman’s writing is just one of the reasons her series has become such a huge success, the others being her skill at worldbuilding and the strength and appeal of her characters.
How significant too that with all the focus on fighting and power struggles, there’s an emphasis on the importance of loyalty and, above all, kindness.
This is the final book in the series, will it live up to readers’ expectations? The answer is yes: they can expect to close the book wrung out but exhilarated, and no doubt ready to start the whole series again.
Don’t miss this epic unmissable conclusion to the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.
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Don’t miss this epic unmissable conclusion to the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures .
Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust. With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna.
To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be – to save the Mainland and the heart of the Island itself?
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!
A.F. Steadman’s dedication at the front of this book reads: ‘For my readers – who give me hope for a future forged with kindness’
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 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' Tolá Okogwu
'Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun' Andy Sagar
'The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter' Telegraph
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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This has been the best book I have ever read but I wish the author could write more Skandar books as it brings everyone into a better world even if it has blood thirsty unicorns.... Read Full Review
Don’t miss this epic unmissable conclusion to the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Skandar and the Spirit War and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Skandar and the Spirit War features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Skandar and the Spirit War was written by A.F. Steadman and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
Skandar and the Spirit War has 432 pages
Yes it is part of Skandar series
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