Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 13 hour read

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Written by A.F. Steadman

Book #1 in the Skandar series

A boy's dream to ride unicorns leads to a perilous quest to save an island in danger.

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448 pages· 94,590 words· Est. 13 hour read
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Skandar Smith dreams of becoming a unicorn rider, but when his exam day goes awry, a midnight visitor reveals the Island's peril. Thrust into a world of sky battles and wild unicorns, Skandar faces a shadowy villain and must protect his new friends. As secrets unravel, can Skandar save the Island before it's too late?

From the publisher

Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before in this fantastical 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. He’s 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 Skandar’s exam, things go horribly wrong, and his hopes are shattered…until 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 secrets–especially when he discovers their lives may all be in graver danger than he ever imagined.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
448
Words
94,590
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
830L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about magicBooks about secretsBooks about unicornsBooks about mythical creatures
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~T
AR points
15
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
517552
Publication
Published
May 3, 2022
First published
April 28, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665912730

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