The Land of Roar : Book 1

Author: McLachlan, Jenny, Mantle, Ben

Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 1 August 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers (Farshore) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Land of Roar series' series.

Paperback | 304 pages
130 x 197 x 35 | 274g

The first in a new childrens fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart, and with echoes of Peter Pan, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Neverending Story and Jumanji.

The Land of Roar is perfect for children aged 8 to 12, and can sit on their bookshelf next to Nevermoor, Wizards of Once and How to Train Your Dragon. Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated childrens book.

Believing is just the beginning

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 grandads 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?

'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' Guardian

'A vividly imagined adventure, [] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain' Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

This is proof, not that its needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. Im a really big fan Phil Earle, award-winning author of Being Billy and co-author of Get Me Out of Here! with Andy McNab

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 Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy

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 isnt thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. The Land of Roar is Jennys 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 childrens books including Rudeys Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callums Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishops 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 Childrens Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.