Return to Roar (Land of Roar)
By Jenny McLachlan

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 andand 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 forand The Land of Roar:'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination'and GuardianJenny McLachlanand is the author of several acclaimed teen novels includingand Flirty Dancing,and Stargazing for Beginnersand andand 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.and The Land of Roarand series is Jenny's middle-grade debut.Ben Mantleand 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 andamp; Design before working as an animator. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books includingand Rudey's Windy Christmasand (HarperCollins) andand Callum's Incredible Construction Kitand (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winningand The Best Birthday Present Ever!and andand The Best Christmas Present Ever!and published by Macmillan Children's Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.