PRE-ORDER: The First Unicorn Rider (Indie Exclusive Paperback Edition)

PLEASE NOTE: This item will not be dispatched until the publication date, 10th September 2026. Other items ordered with this title will be shipped at the same time.

This stunning independent bookshop exclusive edition will feature beautiful sprayed edges!

An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, the perfect gift for fans and for newcomers to the series alike. From international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout.

A WORLD OF MAGICAL CREATURES. 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.