World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider
the must-have gift for fantasy adventure fans!
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-3985-4055-2 (ISBN)
Description
An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, perfect for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
From international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures, Eragon 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 Sumberac.
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
*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024
*Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025
From international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures, Eragon 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 Sumberac.
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
*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024
*Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
484 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-4055-2 (9781398540552)
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A. F. Steadman
World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider
the must-have gift for fantasy adventure fans!
E-Book
11/2025
Simon & Schuster Children's
€10.31
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Persons
A.F. STEADMAN grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. She is the globally bestselling author of the award-winning Skandar series, which has been translated into 49 languages. A film is currently in development with Sony Pictures.