Skandar and the Chaos Trials

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOUVE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Dont 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 OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Islands elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kennas forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go for Kenna, and for the Eyrie. Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: Skandar Smiths adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular childrens fantasy hero since Harry Potter.- The Daily 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 Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. Louie Stowell, author of Loki A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keepers Island and co-author of Twin Crowns The best book Ive ever read. Patrick, age 10 My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. Youll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! Dominique Valente, author of Starfell A magnificent book. I raced through it at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. Its everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' The Sunday Times Reader Reviews: ***** 'Overall amazing in every way.' ***** My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson. ***** I dont know how Im going to wait for the next one. ***** I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better. ***** Move over Harry Potter theres a new hero in town! *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024