Skandar and the Curse of the Skeleton

THE ISLAND AWAITS… All Scandar Smith ever wanted in life was to become a unicorn rider. To be one of the select few lucky enough to hatch a unicorn and bond with it forever; he dreamed of training together, of achieving glory in the races. Of becoming a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream seems to be coming true, everything takes an incredibly dangerous turn. An enemy, mysterious and unpredictable, has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn. And as the threat grows ever greater, Skandar discovers a secret capable of shattering his world forever. Unexpected heroes, elemental magic, aerial battles, ancient secrets, thrilling contests and ferocious unicorns: get ready for the new epic adventure series that is about to take off and sweep you away.

THE ISLAND WILL TAKE ITS REVENGE… Scandar Smith is living his dream: he is training to be a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends begin their second year at Eagle’s Nest, a new threat emerges. Immortal wild unicorns are being slaughtered, a prophecy warns of terrible dangers, and the Island is being destroyed. Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kena, longs to be on the Island too, and Skandar is determined to help her. As the storm clouds gather, will Skandar be able to prevent the Island’s self-destruction... before it is too late for everyone? Unexpected heroes, elemental magic, aerial battles, ancient secrets, thrilling contests and ferocious unicorns: get ready for the new epic adventure series that will take your breath away.

THE ISLAND ALWAYS WINS… In the third year of their training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the four elemental zones of the Island. Friendships, alliances and the bonds between riders and unicorns will be pushed to their limits: only the strongest will survive. Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kena, has finally arrived at Eagle’s Nest. But her artificial bond with the wild unicorn alienates her from everyone. And when a terrible revelation threatens the very future of the Island, all suspicions point in one direction… The dark forces are gathering. And Skandar must decide how far he is willing to go – for Kena’s sake, for the Island’s sake. Unexpected heroes, elemental magic, aerial battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns: this epic adventure series will take you on a wild ride.

The thrilling fourth adventure in the international bestseller series *Skandar and the Thief of the Unicorn*, from A. F. Steadman’s young adult fiction series for readers aged 9 to 99. The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter is Skandar! As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at Eagle’s Nest, the island’s unicorns fall victim to a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Caught between the Archangel’s decision to eradicate the ethereal realm entirely, and his sister’s relentless quest for vengeance, Skandar is nowhere safe. And as the curse strikes more and more unicorns, time is running out for Skandar and his quartet, who are, quite literally, racing for their lives. Will they be able to stop the curse before the Island is lost forever?

The Island is at war. Following the revelation of a crucial secret, Skandar goes into hiding, whilst the Island’s inhabitants no longer know whom to trust. To win this battle, Skandar and his friends must turn to the Island’s origins and make full use of the power of their elemental magic. Will Skandar be able to lead this dangerous mission and save the very heart of the Island? Skandar and his friends in the thrilling finale of this exciting series!