Return to Roar
Return to Roar by Jenny McLachlan is a captivating addition to the middle-grade fantasy adventure series, The Land of Roar, published by Farshore in August 2020. This 320-page book invites readers into a vibrant world filled with dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and ninja wizards, all accessed through the twins Arthur and Rose’s grandad’s attic. As they return to Roar, they are met with an urgent challenge from their scarecrow enemy, Crowky, which sets the stage for an exciting adventure.
In this installment, the twins must race against time to retrieve a mysterious box that holds their greatest fears, as its contents could spell danger for Roar. Readers will find themselves immersed in a story that celebrates imagination and the thrill of adventure, featuring stunning illustrations by Ben Mantle. This edition is designed for children aged 8 and up, making it a delightful read for young fans of fantasy and action.
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The magical new book in the bestselling middle-grade fantasy adventure series, The Land of Roar.
A series that celebrates the power of imagination and finding the greatest adventures in the most ordinary of places – perfect for children aged 8, 9, 10 and upwards, and fans of Narnia, Jumanji and How to Train Your Dragon.
Featuring breathtaking illustrations throughout by Ben Mantle and stunning fold-out cover artwork.
Twins Arthur and Rose can’t wait to go back to Roar, the fantasy world they get to through their grandad’s attic. Roar is a land of dragons, mermaids, unicorns, ninja wizards and where anything they can imagine can be real.
But when they return there’s no time for exploring, because a message arrives from their scarecrow enemy, Crowky.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
The Box would always contain the things that scared the twins most – and if Crowky gets hold of it, Roar could be in more danger than ever.
Soon they find themselves on another thrilling adventure, accompanied by old friends and new faces and seeing parts of Roar they’d almost forgotten. But will they get to the box before Crowky does? And if it opens, what will they see?
Praise for The Land of Roar:
‘This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination’ Guardian
Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. When Jenny isn’t thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. The Land of Roar series is Jenny’s middle-grade debut.
Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Ben has illustrated a number of children’s books including Rudey’s Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.
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