{"product_id":"phantom-rider","title":"Phantom Rider","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022 \u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eSkandar and the Phantom Rider\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for listeners age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Island shall have its revenge . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Meanwhile, 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? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES... PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE OF THE \u003ci\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF\u003c\/i\u003e WAS THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for the SKANDAR series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Skandar Smith’s adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.’ - \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Epic, unforgettable and endlessly exciting, Steadman’s masterful sequel soars even higher than her debut.' – Aisling Fowler, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of the Fireborn series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003eChildren's Book of the Week\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLoki\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOtherland \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Storm Keeper’s Island\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eTwin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘The best book I’ve ever read.’\u003c\/b\u003e – Patrick, age 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Starfell series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Bear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s \u003ci\u003eHis Dark Materials\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57302989308286,"sku":"NW9781398502925","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781398502925.jpg?v=1778688053","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/phantom-rider","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}