A READING branch of Waterstones is hosting a children’s author to celebrate the release of a much-anticipated sequel novel.
The store on Broad Street will welcome AF Steadman, the author behind the acclaimed fantasy novel Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.
The event will follow the release of the sequel to the best-selling book, titled Skandar and the Phantom Rider, which is due for publication on Thursday, April 27.
Steadman will be signing copies of the book and greeting readers in-store.
The first novel in the series sees 13-year-old Skandar Smith attempt to live out his dream of hatching, rearing, and riding a unicorn as a racer.
Things are thrown into turmoil, however, when a dark enemy steals the most powerful steed on the Island, posing a considerable threat and uncovering a secret which could blow his world apart.
The sequel features a new mystery, where supposedly immortal unicorns are being killed by a shadowy force as elemental destruction besets the Island.
It is part of a five-book deal signed by Steadman for the series, which also includes a further untitled novel.
This followed a three-book contract which was signed in 2020, when film rights were also acquired by Sony.
AF Steadman will be attending the signing at Waterstones, Broad Street, from 2pm on Saturday, April 29.
The event is first come first served and copies of the books will be available.
More information is available via: waterstones.com/events
