Mum? Skandar tried to fight the most obvious answer. The idea that she had already regained enough strength to kill an immortal creature was truly horrifying. He wanted to believe she wasn’t responsible, that it would take someone more powerful, more evil, to commit this impossible murder. 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 tearing itself apart before it’s too late for them all? In the second book, when Kenna was offered to go to The Eyrie and get her unicorn, she was really excited to meet Skandar. Later, she got to know that Skandar never told her he was a Spirit wielder. Kenna was a bit disappointed and confused why her brother kept this secret from her. At the end of the book, Kenna helps Skandar to save the Island. Kenna and Skandar were delighted to reunite again. Did Bobby make this one?” Mitchell suspiciously nibbled the edge of the triangle Flo had given him.

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? I wish we could start tomorrow,” Bobby said. The feathers of her mutation fluttered along her arms with excitement. Nothing can kill wild unicorns. They’re supposed to be immortal and invincible. And yet here we are.” Mitchell ran an agitated hand through his flaming hair. We need to get out of here. If the smell is that strong, it must be close!” Skandar jogged toward Scoundrel, intending to fly him away before danger arrived.The Grins make Skandar feel confident and self-assured because he feels like he fits in, like kids who belong to a team or club. What kind of groups, clubs, or teams help you feel like you belong? How can being with people you feel connected to make you feel more confident? And how can being with people who are not like you feel dangerous? Ah well. Won’t be long, I expect.” Dad kissed her on the top of the head. “Night, sweetheart. See you in the morning.”

Kenna became very depressed about this and this continued for months, even to the point where Skandar tried to take his hatchery exam. She comforted Skandar when he came home after not taking the test, being not allowed to, due to intervention by Agatha, her Aunt. Erika is Kenna's mother. Just like Skandar, Kenna thought their mother was dead (even though she was alive the whole time and was the Weaver). Kenna keeped a box of her belongings which reminded her of Erika.Kenna attempts to explain how she came to be on the Island and everything that had happened since, omitting her relationship to the Weaver. She pleads her case to be allowed to train on the island, though Commodore Kazama doesn’t make a final choice as of yet. She watches as Rex Manning is made the new Silver Circle leader and the air instructor at the Eyrie. SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun – the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' – Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series 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? Have you read other books that take place in a boarding school? What are some common story elements you can recognize about this setting? How would you feel if you had to attend a boarding school? How would you feel about being separated from your local friends and your family? What would your ideal boarding school specialize in?

SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb 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 Despite making friends and belonging to the Grins, Skandar spends much of the book feeling like an outsider. Why does he feel this way? How do different characters reach out or support Skandar throughout the book?

Kenna then reunites with Skandar and the two of them talk while Kenna explains how hurt she was about being lied to about their Mother, and of the Spirit element. She also explains how their Mother bonded her to the wild unicorn. It’s also during this time that the rest of Skandar’s quartet meet Kenna in person. Kenna then helps to save the Island by substituting herself as the missing water wielder needed for the five elements the Staff of the first rider needs to save the Island.