Les licornes guerrières reprennent leur envol...
Ne manquez pas le second tome de la série SKANDAR, best-seller international, une aventure à ne rater sous aucun prétexte, pour les lecteurs de 9 à 99 ans, fans de Harry Potter, Percy Jackson et Eragon.
Skandar Smith a accompli son rêve, il a une licorne et il poursuit sa formation de cavalier. Mais alors qu'ils font leur rentrée en seconde année au Nid, Skandar et ses amis sont confrontés à une nouvelle menace. Des licornes sauvages, censées être immortelles, sont retrouvées mortes, et une prophétie annonce un terrible danger, tandis que des destructions liées aux élémentsravagent l'île. De son côté, Kenna, la soeur de Skandar, rêve de le rejoindre, et il est bien décidé à l'aider, coûte que coûte. Alors que la tempête enfle, Skandar pourra-t-il empêcher l'île d'être anéantie avant qu'il soit trop tard pour tout le monde ?
Des personnages inoubliables, un monde magique fascinant et une aventure à couper le souffle !
Skandar Smith a toujours eu un rêve : chevaucher une licorne. Être l'un des rares chanceux à faire éclore une licorne. À s'unir à elle pour la vie. À s'entraîner dans le but de remporter avec elle la course la plus prestigieuse. Et devenir un héros. Mais alors que le rêve de Skandar s'apprête à devenir réalité, les événements prennent un tour très dangereux. Un mystérieux ennemi a volé la licorne la plus puissante de l'Île. Et, tandis que la menace plane, Skandar va découvrir un secret qui pourrait faire voler toute sa vie en éclats...
Préparez-vous à découvrir des héros surprenants, des batailles aériennes magiques, des secrets ancestraux, des courses haletantes et des licornes féroces dans cette série d'aventures épiques qui fera battre votre coeur.
Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and ferocious unicorns in this first book in the hotly anticipated fantasy adventure series for 9+ fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Amari and the Night Brothers . Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandars dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Islands most powerful unicorn and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as youve never seen them before, in this first book in the hotly anticipated fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Amari and the Night Brothers. Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keepers Island and co-author of Twin Crowns The best book Ive ever read. Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandars dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Islands most powerful unicorn and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring. Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief : 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. Youll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read! Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey A magnificent book. I raced through it at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. Its everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. Hannah Gold , author of The Last Bear Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman''s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable. Aisling Fowler , author of Fireborn A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after youve finished reading. Tlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun A fresh new voice brimming with imagination and crackling with excitement. These bloodthirsty unicorns will take you on a ride you''ll never forget! Benjamin Dean A fantasy adventure of epic proportions by a superstar author. I loved everything about it from the elemental magic, to the treehouses, and unique unicorn twist. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is going to be the start of everyone''s new favourite series. Aisha Bushby Skandar and the Unicorn Thief takes you on a great adventure from bloodthirsty unicorns to duels in the air. This MG is a must-read and you won''t be disappointed. Rachel Faturoti An absolute triumph. I gasped at every chapter . . . It has everything I love in a good book. Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls and Director of Authorfy
Warrior unicorns fly again . . . Dont miss this second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon. The Island shall have its revenge . . . Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandars sister, Kenna, longs to join him and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart before its too late for them all? Get ready for more action, unforgettable characters, and mesmerizing world building. Be one of the first to join the adventure PRE-ORDER NOW! Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series: Steadman . . . has created an engrossing world that certainly brings to mind JK Rowling, Philip Pullmans daemons and Veronica Roths Divergent series. The Times Children''s Book of the Week Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. Louie Stowell , author of Loki and Otherland A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! Cat Doyle , author of The Storm Keepers Island and co-author of Twin Crowns The best book Ive 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. Youll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! Dominique Valente , author of the Starfell series Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read! Laura Ellen Anderson , author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey A magnificent book. I raced through it at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. Its everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. Hannah Gold , author of The Last Bear Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman''s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable. Aisling Fowler , author of Fireborn A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after youve finished reading. Tlá Okogwu , author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun