Dragons, mermaids, unicorns and more. Believing is just the beginning …

The first in the much-loved and beautifully illustrated children’s fantasy adventure series,The Land of Roar sits perfectly on a child's bookshelf next to great adventures such as The Chronicles of Narnia, How to Train Your Dragon, Skandar and Peter Pan.

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' Guardian

"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.F. STEADMAN, author of the bestselling Skandar series

‘A stunning adventure from the ever-brilliant Jenny McLachlan.She’s my favourite creator of dragons!’ EMMA CARROLL, author of Secrets of a Sun King

‘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.’ BOOKTRUST

‘Roar adventures are the BEST adventures – I wish I could stay in Roar forever!’ MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT, author of The Christmas Carrolls series

‘Jenny McLachlan’s imagination knows no bounds. Saddle up your dragon and ride away with this absolute gem of a book,’ JENNY PEARSON, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates

'Jenny is without doubt one of the UK’s most gifted and versatile of storytellers and a writer of immense heart and skill,’ PHIL EARLE, author of When the Sky Falls

'Once again, it’s wonderful, gripping roar-some fun. So exciting being back in the Land of Roar,’ SAM COPELAND

‘Another absolutely fantastic rip-ROARING adventure from the genius Jenny McLachlan,’ SOPHY HENN

‘The most exciting instalment so far in this warm, thrilling and completely brilliantly written series. I devoured every page!’ SARAH CROSSAN, author of One

'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain’ FINOA NOBLE, The Bookseller

‘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

The Land of Roar, a bestseller by Jenny McLachlan, is a top choice for children who love fiction filled with mythical creatures. The story of siblings Arthur and Rose, and their adventures in a world filled with mermen and other fantastical animals, will captivate kids and transport them to a world of imagination.

For fans of Cressida Cowell (How To Train Your Dragon), Christopher Edge (Fear Files), Peter Brown (The Wild Robot), Christina Soontornvat (The Tryout), and Katherine Rundell (The Explorer).

HarperCollins 2023

The Land of Roar (The Land of Roar series, Book 1)

The Land of Roar (The Land of Roar series, Book 1)