Skandar and the chaos trials - A. F. Steadman

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . .

Don't 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 Island's elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit - only the strongest will make it.

Meanwhile Kenna's 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!

Reader Reviews:

***** 'Overall amazing in every way.'

***** 'My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.'

***** 'I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next one.'

***** 'I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.'

***** 'Move over Harry Potter there's a new hero in town!'

Have you read 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 TimesChildren's Book of the Week
'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author ofLoki
'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author ofThe Storm Keeper's Islandand co-author ofTwin 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 Starfell
'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 ofThe Last Bear
'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman'sHis Dark Materialstrilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' -The Sunday Times

*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024