Books for fans of the Skandar Series

Magic, adventure, high stakes and...DRAGONS! What's there not to love in A.F. Steadman's Skandar series?

If you've just finished the books out so far and are looking for something new to read equally exciting and full of adventure with dragons at its core, look no further. We've carefully selected five more books we think are going to fill your Skandar void and, possibly, instil a lifelong love for dragons!

From fantastical forests in prehistoric worlds and half-boy and half-gods to shocking prophecies of superpowers and well-known classic dragon riders, each of these five books has an incredible world of magic, adventure and jaw-dropping dragons to share!

You might also want to check out our favourite fantasy books for kids, as well as our favourite books about unicorns.

Georgina Atwell

Toppsta

2023-08-03

2023-07-30

Books for fans of the Skandar series

Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest

'This debut gets off to a scorching start. Gripping and immersive' New Statesman , Best Children's Books for Christmas 2021

'This remarkable debut pulsates with energy and drama' Daily Mail Best Children's Books of the Year

Set in the snowy northern forests of an imagined prehistoric world, Fireborn is the middle-grade debut of the decade. At turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad, it marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children's storytelling.

Twelve has spoken the Pledge and now she is a Huntling. She has given up her name to train in the art of fighting monsters and keeping the peace, and she won't get to choose a new one until she has earned it.

But when the Lodge's walls are breached for the first time, and a little girl is taken, Twelve is the only one interested in going after a child . . .

Teaming up with Dog, the Stone Guardian of the Lodge, Twelve ends up on an epic adventure that will change her life, her name - and her entire world.

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)

Coming soon to Disney+!

Half boy. Half God. ALL Hero.

I was just a normal kid, I went to school (got expelled a lot, but that wasn't my fault), played sports and hung out with my best friend.

Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.

Now, I spend my time at Camp Half Blood, battling monsters and generally trying to stay alive.

And now that Zeus thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt, staying alive is going to be even harder...

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Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

From the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+.

It’s not easy being Remarkable in a world where standing out is dangerous...

Nic Blake is a Manifestor. All she wants is to learn the Gift, so she can be as powerful as her dad ... until she discovers a shocking secret. Now she must find a powerful magical weapon, or risk losing him for ever.

Book 1 of Nic Blake and the Remarkables

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Eragon: Book One

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon with Murtagh. Murtagh, a stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle, will publish in 2023.

The first book in The Inheritance Cycle.

When poor farm boy Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it's a lucky discovery. Perhaps, he will be able to buy his family food for the winter.

But, when a baby dragon hatches out of the stone, Eragon realises he's stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

His simple life is shattered, and he's thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. To navigate this dark terrain, and survive his cruel king's evil ways, he must take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders.

Will he succeed? The fate of the Empire rests in his hands. . .

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Dragon Rider

The very first dragon adventure from the legendary author of Inkheart, Cornelia Funke - now a major film, over 1 million English language copies sold worldwide and a New York Times bestseller! Now a Sky Original film, only on Sky Cinema 'A warm-hearted dream of a book.' THE GUARDIAN 'Funke is the queen of world-building … glorious escapism' THE TIMES A dragon. A boy. A journey. Firedrake, a brave young dragon, embarks on a magical journey to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. Along the way, he discovers extraordinary new friends and a courage he never knew he had. But the greatest enemy of all is never far behind - a heartless monster intent on destroying the last dragons on earth ... The first book by the queen of middle-grade fantasy, Cornelia Funke, in the bestselling Dragon Rider series! Dragon Rider has now been adapted for the big screen in a major animation with a stellar cast including Felicity Jones and Patrick Stewart, now available on Sky Cinema. Features magical illustrations by Cornelia Funke herself. Continue the adventure with book 2, The Griffin's Feather!

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Books for fans of the Skandar series

Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

Eragon: Book One

Dragon Rider

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