HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . . The highly anticipated third installment in a major fantasy series for readers age 9+ is available for pre-order now! The previous book, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, won the Indie Book Awards 2023. Praise for the first book in the series highlights its imaginative world-building, thrilling battle scenes, and charming characters. Readers have described it as "pacy, enthralling, and epic," with one young reader calling it "the best book I've ever read." Another noted the excitement reminiscent of Harry Potter, stating that it redefines unicorns in a captivating way. Critics have called it "ferocious, fearsome, and thrilling," and a "magnificent book" that keeps readers enthralled and amazed. The story is packed with wild adventures, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, and a terrifying enemy. The author's cinematic writing style draws readers in from the first page, making it an unforgettable and unputdownable read. With a fresh yet familiar world and memorable characters, this series promises magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun that feels like a rollercoaster ride filled with excitement.
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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?
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever..