Skandar and the Spirit War Synopsis
Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling Skandar series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.
Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust. With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be – to save the Mainland and the heart of the Island itself?
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!
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781398524743 |
| Publication date: |
28th August 2025 |
| Author: |
A.F. Steadman |
| Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
448 pages |
| Series: |
Skandar |
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A.F. Steadman Press Reviews
Praise for 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
'A spectacular adventure, packed with suspense, thrills and fabulous invention. Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting - it's a joy to enter Skandar's world' Jonathan Stroud
'Utterly thrilling and unputdownable!' B. B. Alston
'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast' The Sunday Times
'Magnificent' Hannah Gold
'Brims with wild adventure. Unmissable' Aisling Fowler
'Pacy, enthralling and epic' Louie Stowell
'A stunning world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished reading' Tolá Okogwu
'Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun' Andy Sagar
'The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter' Telegraph
About A.F. Steadman
A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realized that there wasn't nearly enough magic involved. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is her debut novel.
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