McLachlan, Jenny Land of Roar. #bk. 1

Read by Billy Ashcroft

The first in a new children's fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart, and with echoes of , , and . is perfect for children aged 8 to 12, and can sit on their bookshelf next to , and . Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated children's book. 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? 'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' 'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain' Fiona Noble, 'This is proof, not that it's needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I'm a really big fan' Phil Earle, award-winning author of and co-author of with Andy McNab

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