A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realized that there wasn’t nearly enough magic involved.
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is her debut novel.
At the Waterstones blog Steadman tagged six "favourite children's books featuring richly imagined and beautifully realised mythical creatures. From beloved classics to exciting new stories," including:
Frostheart by Jamie LittlerRead about the other entries on the list.
Another book I adore is Frostheart. At its heart are monsters called Leviathans, that lurk beneath the ice. Their songs are central to the main character’s adventures and I’m sure I had nightmares about them while reading the books! Another mythical creature, a yeti called Tobu, also plays a big role in the story and I loved the way his and Ash’s friendship develops across the series.
--Marshal Zeringue
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