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Land of Roar Box Set

Three Book Set
By Jenny McLachlan
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Land of Roar x3bk set by Jenny McLachlan invites readers into a fantastical world where twins, Arthur and Rose, discover adventure waiting in their grandfather's attic. As they reconnect with their imaginary land of Roar, they embark on thrilling quests filled with magic, fantastical creatures, and the challenge of overcoming their fears. This whimsical series beautifully captures the power of imagination and the bonds of family.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book set if you love stories filled with adventure, imagination, and heartwarming friendships. Through captivating tales, it invites readers to revisit the limitless wonders of childhood, where fantasy worlds are yours to explore. Perfect for young readers who delight in magical lands and thrilling escapades.

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The complete collection of the bestselling children’s fantasy adventure trilogy, in this beautiful slipcase edition.

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The complete collection of the bestselling children’s fantasy adventure trilogy, in this beautiful slipcase edition. 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 grandad’s attic. Now the twins are eleven, and Roar is just a memory. But when Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes, they are horrified. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar … real?

The Land of Roar series 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 trilogy.

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The Land of Roar series by Jenny McLachlan is praised for its vividly imaginative adventure, filled with heart, humour, and a formidable villain. Reviewers appreciate McLachlan's versatility and the book's tribute to childhood imagination, family love, and the magic often lost as we age. It combines humour and captivating storytelling with the universal theme of growing up and the boundless nature of imagination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008614850

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Slipcase edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 60.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 690g

Pages: 960

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About the Author

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 isn't thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs.

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