{"product_id":"9781398540552","title":"World of Skandar: The First Unicorn Rider","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, perfect for fans of the series and newcomers alike. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Impossible Creatures, Eragon \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreenwild\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A WORLD OF MAGICAL CREATURES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when he finds himself shipwrecked and alone on a mysterious island, he makes an incredible discovery. Unicorns are real - and they're bloodthirsty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlowly, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan George fulfil his destiny and free the island from a terrible fate?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the incredible World of Skandar with this thrilling origin adventure with black and white illustrations throughout by Manuel Šumberac. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the SKANDAR series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The most popular children's fantasy hero since Harry Potter' \u003ci\u003e- Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e Children's Book of the Week\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting - it's a joy to enter Skandar's World.' - Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Skandar and the Chaos Trials \u003c\/i\u003ewas the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Skandar and the Spirit War\u003c\/i\u003e was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steadman, A.F.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56677066539394,"sku":"9781398540552","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6575\/5522\/files\/9781398540552.jpg?v=1779987072","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781398540552","provider":"Archway Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}