A. F. Steadman

¡La aventura continúa con la emocionante cuarta entrega de la serie «Skandar», de la autora superventas de The New York Times, A.F. Steadman! Skandar está rodeado de enemigos. Comienza el cuarto curs

Las aventuras de Skandar continuan en esta espectacular secuela de la serie sobre unicornios sanguinarios y feroces batallas en los cielos. Skandar Smith ha conseguido su sueño: ¡por fin puede entrenarse como jinete de unicornio! Sin embargo, nuevas amenazas acechan el Nidal: alguien esta matando a los unicornios salvajes y todas las sospechas recaen sobre el joven jinete. Ademas, las profecias de los bardos advierten de un terrible peligro, mientras tempestades extrañas azotan la Isla. La situacion es cada vez mas volatil, tambien en el Continente donde su hermana, Kenna, aun sueña con tener su propio unicornio. Con la creciente tormenta en el horizonte, Skandar buscara la clave para evitar que la Isla desaparezca, ¿podra encontrar las respuestas antes de que sea demasiado tarde?

¡La aventura continúa con la emocionante tercera entrega de la serie «Skandar», de la autora superventas de The New York Times, A.F. Steadman! Para sobrevivir a su tercer año de entrenamiento, Skanda

The first book in a new fantasy adventure series for readers aged 9 Soar into a world where unicorns are real and they re deadly They can only be tamed by the rider who hatches them

The concluding book in a new epic fantasy trilogy by British author Jane Welch A lucky subterfuge has fooled the Golden Dragon into leaving Opal Island and she has trailed the Pisceran Porpoise out to sea believing that the newly repaired Chalice of Ond the only hope of resurrection for her precious golden son is hidden beneath her decks On board amidst the dragon attacks Lord Casper worries for his own son Rollo abandoned on the hob infested rock But Rollo has the real chalice in his possession and although the responsibility weighs heavily he must find a way to elude Silas s minions and travel across the ocean to find his father if Isolde is ever to regain her humanity to reunite Aranthane with his wife or save Leaf s dying people Rollo must learn to harness the strange power which lies unpredictably within his body to ensure that Silas s invasion of Belbidia is stopped and that Torra Alta the only home he has left is rescued

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . . The highly anticipated third instalment in the biggest fantasy series for readers age 9+ since Harry Potter is available for pre-order now! SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF WAS THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023 Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series: '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 and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island and co-author of Twin Crowns 'The best book I've 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. You'll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey 'A magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished reading.' - Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series

A Ilha está em perigo! Conseguirão Skandar e seus amigos salvar os unicórnios selvagens e desmascarar o Cavaleiro Fantasma?Nesta sequência do best-seller internacional Skandar e o ladrão de unicórnio

A ilha está chamando por você!Mergulhe num mundo de heróis, unicórnios, magia e batalhas celestes, perfeito para fãs de Harry Potter, Eragon e Percy JacksonSkandar Smith sempre quis ser um cavaleiro

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 Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.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.

Skandars adventure among the warrior unicorns continues in this riveting (Kirkus Reviews) sequel to the instant New York Times and international bestseller Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.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, Skandars sister, Kenna, longs to join him, and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar find the key to stop the Island tearing itself apart before its too late for them all?

A New York Times bestseller!Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as youve never seen them before in this unexpected, suspenseful, and heartwarming (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade debut perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Eragon series!Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where wild unicorns roam free. Hes spent years studying for his Hatchery exam, the annual test that selects a handful of Mainlander thirteen-year-olds to train to become unicorn riders. But on the day of Skandars exam, things go horribly wrong, and his hopes are shattereduntil a mysterious figure knocks on his door at midnight, bearing a message: the Island is in peril and Skandar must answer its call. Skandar is thrust into a world of epic sky battles, dangerous clashes with wild unicorns, and rumors of a shadowy villain amassing a unicorn army. And the closer Skandar grows to his newfound friends and community of riders, the harder it becomes to keep his secretsespecially when he discovers their lives may all be in graver danger than he ever imagined.

ENTRA NUM MUNDO DE HERÓIS E UNICÓRNIOS NUNCA ANTES VISTOPrepara-te para uma aventura épica cheia de heróis improváveis, magia surpreendente, batalhas nos céus, segredos antigos e unicórnios ferozes, que faro o teu coraço disparar.Skandar Smith sempre quis ser um cavaleiro de unicornios. Ao completar treze anos, prepara-se para fazer o Exame de Incubaço e espera ter a sorte de ser emparelhado com um destes animais extraordinarios.Porem, quando o seu sonho esta prestes a realizar-se, os acontecimentos tomam um rumo muito mais perigoso do que ele poderia imaginar. Um sombrio e perverso inimigo rouba o unicornio mais poderoso da Ilha.Cabe agora a Skandar e aos seus novos amigos encontrar o ladro e repor a ordem.So que, a medida que a ameaça se aproxima, Skandar descobre um segredo que pode destruir o seu mundo para sempreO que diz a critica:"Rapido, cativante e epico, uma leitura emocionante."Louie Stowell, autor de Loki and Otherland"Um feito deslumbrante da imaginaço. Adorei cada momento de tirar o folego!"Cat Doyle, autora de The Storm Keepers Island "O melhor livro que ja li."Patrick, 12 anos"O meu livro do ano. Desde Harry Potter que no me sentia to empolgada com uma serie. Os leitores iro certamente suplicar pelo proximo livro. Nunca mais vamos olhar para os unicornios da mesma forma!"Dominique Valente, autora da serie Starfell"Nunca os unicornios foram to ferozes, temiveis e emocionantes! Uma leitura fantasticamente cativante!"Laura Ellen Anderson, autora de Amelia Fang e Rainbow Grey"Um livro magnifico. Devorei-o - as vezes encantada, extasiada, maravilhada. E tudo o que eu poderia querer e muito mais. Sem duvida, este livro vai voar."Hannah Gold, autora de The Last Bear"Skandar transborda aventura selvagem, batalhas no ceu ferozes, magia elementar, unicornios ferozes e um inimigo aterrorizante. A escrita cinematografica de Steadman atrai o leitor desde a primeira pagina, criando uma leitura extremamente convincente e inesquecivel. Infinitamente emocionante, imbativel e absolutamente imperdivel."Aisling Fowler, autora de Fireborn"A. F. Steadman criou um novo mundo impressionante que parece familiar e fresco, com um elenco de personagens que permanecem connosco por muito tempo depois de terminarmos o livro."Tola Okogwu, autor de Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun"Uma nova voz cheia de imaginaço e que crepita de excitaço. Estes unicornios sedentos de sangue levam-nos a um passeio que nunca esqueceremos!"Benjamin Dean"Uma aventura de fantasia de proporçes epicas por uma autora superstar. Eu amei tudo, desde a magia elementar, ate as casas na arvore e um toque unico de unicornio. Skandar e o Roubo do Unicornio sera o inicio da nova serie favorita de todos."Aisha Bushby"Skandar e o Roubo do Unicornio leva-nos a uma grande aventura de unicornios sanguinarios e duelos no ar. Este livro e uma leitura obrigatoria e no ira desapontar."Rachel Faturoti"Um triunfo absoluto. Sobressaltei-me em cada capitulo Tem tudo o que eu adoro num bom livro."Mel Taylor-Bessent, autora de The Christmas Carrolls

THE GRIPPING FIRST ADULT FANTASY NOVEL FROM A.F. STEADMAN, AUTHOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING AND INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING SKANDAR SERIES!Timeless enemies. Timecrossed lovers. A future in freefall... At twenty, Artemis has just graduated top of her Cambridge class of assassins, the most respected discipline in the Facultys army. As a timeless soldier, she will travel in and out of linear time, protecting the fragile future with her lethal hands. Along with her crew a navigator, an armourer, a historian and a physician she will do whatever it takes to stop the destruction of history by dangerous time vandals. Although Artemis might look like shes got everything she ever wanted, growing up in Cambridge hasnt been easy. Assassins must be ruthless to survive and shes made enemies, discarded a fair few lovers and has a secret that could lose her everything shes worked for. And things dont get any simpler once she and her crew start to travel. On assignment, all timeless soldiers must obey four fundamental rules: Never betray the Faculty Never let a time vandal live Never fall in love with a target Never die in linear time But Artemis is going to meet a time vandal who has been waiting for her. And despite knowing this man is devastation distilled that he is the very war she is fighting she is going to break all the rules and let him live. As he follows her through time and space, Art is going to become obsessed with two questions: why is he so determined to be everywhere she is?And why cant she bring herself to kill him?

Skandar Smith a toujours eu un rêve : chevaucher une licorne. Être l’un des rares chanceux à faire éclore une licorne. À s’unir à elle pour la vie. À s’entraîner dans le but de remporter avec elle l

A épica aventura de Skandar entre os unicórnios guerreiros continua nesta espetacular sequela. Prepara-te para sentires o teu coração disparar com mais uma história cheia de heróis improváveis, magia

A fantástica série bestseller Skandar é perfeita para todos os leitores que amam o fantástico.Com as forças do mal a aproximarem-se, Skandar enfrenta o seu maior desafio de sempre. Prepara-te para herois improvaveis, magia elementar, batalhas no ceu, segredos antigos e unicornios ferozes nesta nova aventura que vai fazer o teu coraço voar. A fantastica serie bestseller Skandar e perfeita para todos os leitores, dos 9 aos 99 anos, que amam o fantastico.

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!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 limitonly the strongest will make it.Meanwhile, Skandars sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one directionAs suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to gofor Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

TAKE FLIGHT ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME. A thrilling special adventure for World Book Day, from the no.1 bestselling author of the Skandar series. Albert never thought he would become a unicorn rider. But then he is whisked away to a mysterious island to bond with a warrior unicorn, and to train in elemental magic. There, Albert meets a boy called Skandar, who is hiding a dangerous secret. When an encounter with a terrifying wild unicorn throws Albert and Skandar together, will the adventure help them become the heroes they are destined to be? Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental battles, dangerous secrets and bloodthirsty unicorns. This gripping story is perfect for newcomers to the Skandar series as well as superfans, and comes with bonus content and activities.

Alors que Skandar entame sa quatrième année de formation au Nid, les licornes sont frappées par une terrible malédiction qui menace la survie de l’Île. Entre un Commodore prêt à tout pour éliminer dé

L’Île est en guerre. Skandar, devenu hors-la-loi, se cache depuis que Rex Manning a révélé l’identité de sa mère lors de la dernière Coupe du Chaos. Mais alors que Rex se prépare à envahir le contine