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BOY. RIDER. HERO. 

Skandar Smith never thought he’d be a hero. But when he is flown to an island full of bloodthirsty unicorns, everything changes. Along with his fellow riders, Skandar must train to battle with elemental magic – but can they defeat the shadowy enemy that threatens their new home? 

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About The Author

A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks.

In 2019, she was awarded a distinction in a creative writing masters from the University of Cambridge.

Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realised that there wasn’t nearly enough magic involved.

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is her debut novel.