Skandar And The Secret Element (World Book Day 2026)

TAKE FLIGHT ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME. A thrilling special adventure for World Book Day, from the no.1 bestselling author of the Skandar series. Albert never thought he would become a unicorn rider. But then he is whisked away to a mysterious island to bond with a warrior unicorn, and to train in elemental magic. There, Albert meets a boy called Skandar, who is hiding a dangerous secret. When an encounter with a terrifying wild unicorn throws Albert and Skandar together, will the adventure help them become the heroes they are destined to be? Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental battles, dangerous secrets and bloodthirsty unicorns. This gripping story is perfect for newcomers to the Skandar series as well as superfans, and comes with bonus content and activities. Author Biography: A.F. STEADMAN grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. She is the globally bestselling author of the award-winning Skandar series, which has been translated into 49 languages. A film is currently in development with Sony Pictures.