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World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider

By A.F. Steadman
Series: Skandar
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A BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A MAGICAL CREATURE.Discover how it all began in this unmissable Skandar origin story . . .??George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure.But when his fishing boat is caught in a storm, he ends up shipwrecked on an unknown... Read More
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World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider

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A BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A MAGICAL CREATURE.

Discover how it all began in this unmissable Skandar origin story . . .?

?George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure.

But when his fishing boat is caught in a storm, he ends up shipwrecked on an unknown island. Here he discovers something magical and terrifying – that unicorns are real and bloodthirsty. These unicorns display magical powers, but they have never encountered humans before, and their magic is wild, uncontrolled and deadly.

Slowly George befriends a wild creature and begins to discover the island’s secrets. But there is a dark and sinister presence on the island that is threatening not only the unicorns but the magic of the island itself. George’s adventure may be more dangerous than he ever bargained for.

Can George protect his new island home and defeat the creature that is stalking it?

A fantastic new adventure in The World of Skandar taking readers back to the origins of the Island, with black and white illustrations throughout, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman.

Series: Skandar

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398548800

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Edition: ANZ Only

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Manuel Šumberac

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

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.

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