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The Land Of Roar by Jenny McLachlan
Nov. 5th, 2019 10:23 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
I see a cluster of jelly-shaped islands, a castle rising out of the sea, and three dragons soaring through the sky. And written along the top of the map in my spiky handwriting is one word:
ROAR
When twins Arthur and Rose were little they were heroes in the Land of Roar, the imaginary world they created. Roar was filled with the things they loved - dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and moonlight stallions - as well as the things that scared them the most.
Now the twins are eleven, Roar is almost forgotten. But when strange things start happening, Arthur begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe ...
ROAR IS REAL
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Acclaimed YA author Jenny McLachlan’s debut middle grade fantasy novel (gorgeously illustrated by Ben Mantle and the first of a duology) is a stunningly good read - moving, funny and with a lot to say about facing your fears, embracing the power of imagination and the destructive need to be cool with the ‘in crowd’ it tips its hat at the Narnia and Peter Pan tradition, while updating it for a more tech savvy and less gender stereotyped readership.
THE LAND OF ROAR was released in the United Kingdom on 1st August 2019. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
ROAR
When twins Arthur and Rose were little they were heroes in the Land of Roar, the imaginary world they created. Roar was filled with the things they loved - dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and moonlight stallions - as well as the things that scared them the most.
Now the twins are eleven, Roar is almost forgotten. But when strange things start happening, Arthur begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe ...
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Acclaimed YA author Jenny McLachlan’s debut middle grade fantasy novel (gorgeously illustrated by Ben Mantle and the first of a duology) is a stunningly good read - moving, funny and with a lot to say about facing your fears, embracing the power of imagination and the destructive need to be cool with the ‘in crowd’ it tips its hat at the Narnia and Peter Pan tradition, while updating it for a more tech savvy and less gender stereotyped readership.
THE LAND OF ROAR was released in the United Kingdom on 1st August 2019. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
