The Land of Roar, Jenny McLachlan
The Land of Roar, Jenny McLachlan
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The Land of Roar

Author: Jenny McLachlan

Narrator: Billy Ashcroft

Unabridged: 6 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Farshore

Published: 11/09/2023


Synopsis

Dragons, mermaids, unicorns and more. Believing is just the beginning … The first in the much-loved and beautifully illustrated children’s fantasy adventure series, sits perfectly on a child's bookshelf next to great adventures such as , . When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad’s attic. Roar was filled with things they loved – dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and adventure – as well as things that scared them (including a very creepy scarecrow…) Now the twins are eleven, Roar is just a memory. But when they help Grandad clean out the attic, Arthur is horrified as Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar … real? Praise for The Land of Roar series: 'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' "Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – this new book in the fantastic Land of Roar series is the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” ‘A stunning adventure from the ever-brilliant Jenny McLachlan.She’s my favourite creator of dragons!’ ‘This welcome return to the Land of Roar will delight existing fans of the series but can also be enjoyed by readers coming to Roar for the first time.’ ‘Roar adventures are the BEST adventures – I wish I could stay in Roar forever! ‘Jenny McLachlan’s imagination knows no bounds. Saddle up your dragon and ride away with this absolute gem of a book,’ 'Jenny is without doubt one of the UK’s most gifted and versatile of storytellers and a writer of immense heart and skill,’ 'Once again, it’s wonderful, gripping roar-some fun. So exciting being back in the Land of Roar,’ ‘Another absolutely fantastic rip-ROARING adventure from the genius Jenny McLachlan,’ ‘The most exciting instalment so far in this warm, thrilling and completely brilliantly written series. I devoured every page!’ 'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain’ FINOA NOBLE, ‘Roar is an exhilarating, hilarious, vividly drawn tribute to the power of the childhood imagination, the love of family and the magic we risk losing as we grow up. If you plan to visit one new place in 2019, make it Roar’

About Jenny McLachlan

Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed novels for children and teens. Before she became a writer, she was an English teacher. When she isn’t thinking about or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling, and running over the South Downs. Visit her at jennymclachlan.com.


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'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain' Fiona Noble, '', Phil Earle '', Sarah Driver, author of the Huntress trilogy '', Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian