The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon, and Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas!

WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!

“The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.” – The Daily Telegraph

Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider—to be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life, to train together and race for glory, to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined.

A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn—and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever...