

A.F. Steadman
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief – A Thrilling Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure
Buckle up for a wild ride into a world of fierce unicorns, elemental magic, and sky-soaring battles in Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the electrifying New York Times bestselling debut that’s perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Eragon, and Wings of Fire.
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has one dream: to leave the Mainland and join the elite unicorn riders on the mysterious Island. Every year, only a few are chosen to bond with unicorns—creatures born not of glitter and rainbows, but of raw power and danger. But when Skandar’s chance is ripped away on the day of his Hatchery exam, he thinks it's all over… until a shadowy visitor arrives at midnight with a message that changes everything.
Now Skandar must train in secret, racing to master elemental magic while uncovering the truth behind a powerful villain stealing unicorns and threatening the very balance of the Island. As the danger mounts, Skandar discovers that the key to saving his new home may lie in the very powers he’s been ordered to hide.
Full of high-stakes action, unforgettable friendships, and page-turning twists, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief reimagines unicorns in the most thrilling way—and will leave readers desperate for the next adventure.