{"product_id":"9781398556256-skandar-boxed-set-books-1-pa","title":"The Skandar Collection","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks 1 - 3 Boxed Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree epic adventures in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NEW HERO TAKES FLIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. When his dream comes true, Skandar is thrust into a world of elemental magic, epic sky battles and incredible new friendships. Skandar uncovers ancient secrets and encounters deadly enemies – and his adventure takes him on a journey he could never have imagined .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SKANDAR COLLECTION FEATURES 3 EPIC ADVENTURES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen-year-old \u003cb\u003eSkandar Smith\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut just as Skandar’s 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 Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkandar and the Phantom Rider\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Skandar’s 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 it’s too late for them all?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkandar and the Chaos Trials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet 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!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the SKANDAR series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ \u003ci\u003e– Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e Children's Book of the Week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56384439157110,"sku":"9781398556256","price":16.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36623663.jpg?v=1760562479","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781398556256-skandar-boxed-set-books-1-pa","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}