Popular children’s author AF Steadman is preparing to return to Reading to celebrate the launch of the paperback edition of her book Skandar and the Chaos Trials.
It is the latest in the Skandar series, a fantasy series that fuses unicorns, heroes and an island.
What is Skandar and the Chaos Trials about?
Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high.
To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bods will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it.
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Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery uts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in ne direction… As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far he is willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie.
Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure tat will keep you reading after lights out!
When and where can I meet AF Steadman and get Skandar and the Chaos Trials signed?
AF Steadman will be visiting the Reading branch on Waterstones, on Broad Street in the town centre, from 11am on Sunday, February 16.
The signing is due to last an hour.
Staff at Waterstones encourage people to book a ticket in advance to reserve a place in a queue to meet AF Steadman. These cost £7.99, and includes a copy of Skandar and the Chaos Trials, which can be collected on the day.
Parents accompanying children do not need to buy their own ticket.
It is also possible to buy a copy on the day and meet author AF Steadman.
Previous signing events have been hugely popular and queues can go out of the door – so be prepared to wait in line outside, and come dressed for the weather.
And if you want a signed copy but cannot attend, it may be possible to reserve a copy by contacting the store in advance. Staff warn that reserved copies cannot be guaranteed and may not always carry dedications.
All signings (unless otherwise stated) operate on a first come first served basis, so early arrival is often recommended.
For more information or to book a ticket, log on to: https://www.waterstones.com/events/meet-a-f-steadman-for-skandar-and-the-chaos-trials-paperback-release/reading-broad-street
Alternatively, send an email to reading@waterstones.com, call the store on 0118 958 1270 or come and see the staff in the shop.
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