By A.F. Steadman (author) , Manuel Šumberac (illustrator) Part of the The World of Skandar series
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An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Eragon , Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures 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 with black and white illustrations throughout by Manuel Šumberac. The perfect gift for fans and for newcomers to the series alike!
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
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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An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Animal Stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider was written by A.F. Steadman and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider has 288 pages
Yes it is part of The World of Skandar series
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