PRE-ORDER: The First Unicorn Rider by A.F. Steadman (SIGNED AND DEDICATED INDIE EDITION)

PUBLICATION DATE: 6TH NOVEMBER 2025

PRE-ORDER NOW: SIGNED AND DEDICATED EDITIONS. Please include your dedication (FIRST NAME ONLY) in the Comments box at Checkout.

An unmissable magical prequel set in the incredible World of Skandar, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout.

This exclusive indie edition will have a stunning reverse jacket art print and will be signed by A.F. Steadman. These editions will be limited so we recommend pre-ordering to secure your copy!

George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure. But when he finds himself shipwrecked and alone on a mysterious island, he makes an incredible discovery. Unicorns are real – and they’re bloodthirsty.

Slowly, George gains one unicorn’s trust and together they explore the island’s magical secrets. But there is a dark presence lurking in his new home, more deadly than any unicorn. Can George fulfil his destiny and free the island from a terrible fate? Discover the incredible World of Skandar with this thrilling origin adventure with black and white illustrations throughout by Manuel Šumberac.

The perfect gift for fans and for newcomers to the series alike!

Praise for the SKANDAR series:

‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – Telegraph

‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.’ – The Times Children's Book of the Week

‘Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s World.’ – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series