HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOUVE 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 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!’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 WeekPacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. Louie Stowell, author of Loki and OtherlandA dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keepers Island and co-author of Twin CrownsThe best book Ive ever read. Patrick, age 10Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero.But just as Skandars dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Islands most powerful unicorn and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . .
