Skandar and the Spirit War by A.F. Steadman – (Independent Bookshop Exclusive Sprayed Edge Edition) Skandar 5

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Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before, in the fifth book of the sensational fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Amari and the Night Brothers. This is the paperback independent bookshop exclusive edition with sprayed edges.

Published 15 Jan 2026 (Preorder)
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About the Book…

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY.

Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!

Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust.

With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic.

Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be – to save the Mainland and the heart of the Island itself?

Get 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!

Your copy is an Exclusive Indie Edition. This paperback has sprayed edges. 

About the Author…

A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realized that there wasn’t nearly enough magic involved. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was her debut novel and this is the third in the series.

 

Binding

Paperback

Author

ISBN

9781398524774

Page Count

432

Published

15 Jan 2026

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

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