This is a special Signed Independent Bookshop Edition, and has limited quantity available

World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider Signed Independent Bookshop Edition

AF Steadman author Manuel Šumberac illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Publishing:6th Nov '25

£14.99

This title is due to be published on 6th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

This hardback is available in other editions too:

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This special signed indie edition also includes an exclusive reverse jacket art print.

An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Eragon, Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures and Greenwild. PRE-ORDER NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!

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 Šumberac. The perfect gift for fans and for newcomers to the series alike!

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

ISBN: 9781398540552-SIB

Dimensions: 234mm x 153mm x 25mm

Weight: unknown

288 pages