The Skandar Collection

Name: The Skandar Collection
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781398556256
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Books 1 - 3 Boxed Set

By A.F. Steadman

Series: Skandar

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Series: Skandar

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Skandar and the Phantom Rider

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for listeners age 9 to 99 and fans of...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

Available
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Skandar and the Chaos Trials

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

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Skandar and the Chaos Trials

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon, and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER...

By A.F. Steadman

Hardback

$32⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁹⁹~~

Available
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle...

By A.F. Steadman

Hardback

$32⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁹⁹~~

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Skandar and the Spirit War

‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!...

By To Be Confirmed Simon & Schuster UK and A.F. Steadman

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~~$20⁹⁹~~

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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas! WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! ‘The most popular children’s fantasy...

By A.F. Steadman

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$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

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Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$20⁹⁹

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Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the number one bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF...

By A.F. Steadman and To Be Confirmed

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World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider

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...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

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Skandar and the Phantom Rider

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of...

By A.F. Steadman

Hardback

$34⁹⁹

Available
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The Skandar Collection

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$59⁹⁹

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Skandar and the Spirit War

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who...

By A.F. Steadman

Hardback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398556256

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Collections

A.F. Steadman Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Skandar Young Adult

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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Skandar and the Phantom Rider

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for listeners age 9 to 99 and fans of...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Skandar and the Chaos Trials

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

In Stock
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Skandar and the Chaos Trials

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon, and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER...

By A.F. Steadman

Hardback

$32⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas! WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! ‘The most popular children’s fantasy...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn. WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle...

By A.F. Steadman

Hardback

$32⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
Skandar and the Spirit War

‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!...

By To Be Confirmed Simon & Schuster UK and A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$20⁹⁹

Backorder
Ships mid November
Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the number one bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF...

By A.F. Steadman and To Be Confirmed

Hardback

$34⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider

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...

By A.F. Steadman

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$20⁹⁹~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Skandar and the Phantom Rider

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of...

By A.F. Steadman

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TimeLess

An enthralling adult fantasy debut from the bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, featuring time-travelling assassins, dark academia, and forbidden romance – for fans of R.F. Kuang and Dani Francis.At twenty, Artemis has just graduated top of her Cambridge class of assassins, the most respected discipline in the Faculty’s army. As a timeless soldier, she will travel in and...

By A.F. Steadman

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Skandar and the Spirit War

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who...

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