{"product_id":"9781398540552","title":"The First Unicorn Rider - SIGNED INDIE EDITION","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL SIGNED INDEPENDENT BOOKSHOP EDITION \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCLUSIVE and STUNNING Reverse Jacket Art Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthors: A.F. Steadman \u0026amp; Manuel Sumberac\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral fiction (Children's \/ Teenage) | Adventure stories (Children's \/ Teenage) | Fantasy \u0026amp; magical realism (Children's \/ Teenage) | Family \u0026amp; home stories (Children's \/ Teenage) | Animal stories (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e November 2025 by Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Skandar' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 288 pages \u003cbr\u003e234mm x 153mm | 500g\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gardners-meta\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, from international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Eragon, Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures and Greenwild. PRE-ORDER NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!A BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A WORLD OF MAGICAL CREATURES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when he finds himself shipwrecked and alone on a mysterious island, he makes an incredible discovery. Unicorns are real – and they’re bloodthirsty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55648513294711,"sku":"9781398540552","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/FirstRiderAssets.jpg?v=1755852772","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.live\/products\/9781398540552","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}