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When Skandar discovers that he may be a Mender, he is excited about the possibility of uniting Kenna and her unicorn. Imagine that you are a Mender and that with your powers you could fix anything broken. Write an essay talking about what you’d choose to fix, and how you would fix it. There’s a map of the Island at the beginning of the book. Using this map as a starting place, create a larger version and add your own details, style, and color to it, noting places where story events happen or places you imagine are there but the story hasn’t taken the reader to yet.
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Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him – and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart – before it’s too late for them all? My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series Why do you think the author chose to include intermittent chapters from Kenna’s point of view? On the Mainland, the two siblings were close—but when Kenna sees Skandar and his unicorn, Scoundrel, together, she observes that they share “a bond that went deeper than brother and sister.” (p. 4) Talk about how Skandar’s choices throughout the story support this idea. If his actions are motivated by wanting to fix things for Kenna, why doesn’t he tell her the full story?Now wild unicorns are mysteriously turning up dead - something that is supposed to be impossible. Skandar and his friends work together to stop the impending doom that is hurtling towards them and the Eyrie – yet the more they find out the more it looks like The Weaver is behind it all. The adventure is yet to continue, so you'll want to get on the Skandar wave very soon! The Skandar series has already attracted an incredible publishing deal for five books, plus an in-world novella yet to come. And did we mention it's getting made into a movie by Sony? Yes, this is THE series of the decade! It was as though someone had taken a brush and painted a white stripe from the inside of Skandar's wrist to his wrist. But the weirdest thing was that the the white was translucent. He could see the tendons and bones of his arm through the skin.'' Epic, unforgettable and endlessly exciting, Steadman’s masterful sequel soars even higher than her debut.' – Aisling Fowler, author of the Fireborn series A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
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The Island shall have its revenge . . . Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him – and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart – before it’s too late for them all? Skandar and the Phantom Rider (Skandar, #2) by A.F. Steadman – eBook Details Flo’s mother, Sara, encourages the kids not to give into the bullies and says, “So the people with the power don’t like spirit wielders. What if they decide they don’t like healers next? Or saddlers? Or riders with flaming hair? Nothing gives the Silver Circle the right to abuse their power.” (p. 100) Write an opinion essay about why we should stand up to bullies who are trying to abuse their power. It can be political, about world or national affairs, or it can be personal, about people or kids in your own community. The next morning, Skandar went to the Trough, where rider's ate all their meals, he saw Gabriel's mutation, which Skandar thought made him look like a Greek statue, he overheard people gossiping about Joby Worsham, the instructor of Mainlander classes for people like Skandar. People were saying that was barely human, like a ghost, Flo told him that people only gossiped about Worsham because his unicorn was dead. The Mainlander Hatchlings went up to Instructor Worsham's treehouse, some of them quite scared. He seemed not as scary as the Hatchlings thought he even let them call him by his first name. He told them the story of how his unicorn, Winter's Phantom, was killed and Skandar couldn't help but feel bad for him. Skandar returned to the treehouse to find Mitchell playing with his Chaos Cards, he opened up about how the reason he didn't like Skandar was because of his father and their family name. Unbonded unicorns are being killed, and the Island is destined for destruction unless Skandar and his friends can stop it. As the thirteen year-olds kept on walking, there was a bedazzling unicorn display although Skandar didn't appreciate it as he was still conflicted about the Spirit Element. At the end of path, there was an enormous tree, the leaves were a mixture of different colours, deep red, cornfield yellow, emerald green, sea blue and a few whites. On both sides of the tree were giant walls with plants surrounding them, similar to the Great Barrier Reef. When the sentinels opened the entrance, Flo welcomed him and they all looked around at the armoured trees and towering treehouses. There were shouts from the bridges of treehouses, shouts of 'There she is!' and 'Look, new a silver!'. Flo then explained that the Eyrie was built around the Divide because it helped their unicorns reach their full potential.A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun Spoiler Alert] At one point, Mitchell points out that “‘fathers can be complicated.’” (p. 315) Talk about some of the complicated relationships the unicorn riders have with their parents. How does Mitchell change his behavior to try to live up to his dad’s expectations? Why does Rex Manning try to stop his father from killing wild unicorns? Do you agree with Flo when she tells Mitchell his father “‘should love you as you are—not who he wants you to be’?” (p. 266) There was nothing. Every child who turned thirteen before the summer solstice was required to take the Hatchery exam. It was in the Treaty. It was the law. Though, apparently, that hadn’t applied to Skandar. Kenna was ashamed of the unkind thoughts that filled her head. How she had always been stronger, faster, cleverer. She’d helped raise Skandar; she would have known if he was exceptional. And—although she loved him very much—he wasn’t. He’d always needed her. And that had to mean Skandar was hiding something.
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Do you think it’s fair that most of the kids don’t trust Skandar because he’s a spirit wielder? Why is it that Skandar’s friends do trust him? What do you think of the Peregrine Society members, and how do you think they feel about Skandar? Using textual evidence from the novel, describe why you think Skandar is or isn’t a trustworthy character. Who does Skandar trust? PDF / EPUB File Name: Skandar_and_the_Phantom_Rider_-_AF_Steadman.pdf, Skandar_and_the_Phantom_Rider_-_AF_Steadman.epub
Skandar and his sister, Kenna spent a lot of their early life helping their dad who was depressed over the death of his wife (which he didn't know was faked) and most nights Skandar didn't even have time to brush his teeth . He was brought up believing his mother was Rosemary Smith and she had died shortly after Skandar was born. Despite this, every year the family watched the Chaos Cup together and that seemed to be the only day his father was happy. Skandar and his sister grew up in Sunset Heights, Margate. In book 2, Skandar and the Phantom Rider, Skandar if finally a real unicorn rider. But things don't stay that simple for long. Immortal wild unicorns are being killed and a prophecy warns of terrible danger. And the cherry on top is that Skandar's sister, Kenna, wants to join him on his potentially deadly mission. Skandar Smith has achieved his dream: to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him, and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar find the key to stop the Island from tearing itself apart before it’s too late? Identify and discuss some of the good times that Skandar and his group of friends enjoy. When do these moments occur within the novel? Why do you think these moments are few and far between? Flo does tell Skandar: “‘I wish we could both be ordinary.’” (p. 416) He replies: “I think the truth is that nobody in the whole world is ordinary. . . . I think we’re better off trying to be as extraordinary as possible.” Do you agree with him, that nobody is ordinary? What types of characteristics might make someone seem extraordinary? On pourra me dire que c'est le principe de la littérature jeunesse : laisser les enfants affronter le Mal, en leur mettant régulièrement des bâtons dans les roues tout en courant partout tels des poulets sans tête ; et je répondrais : oui, mais je n'apprends pas de mes erreurs et que je ne suis plus la cible privilégiée pour ce genre de littérature - je ne baserais donc pas mon appréciation de l'oeuvre uniquement sur ce point).
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