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The Lost Dragon of Roar

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“Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – […] the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” ​A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar, on Dragon Riders of Roar The fifth magical adventure in the epic and funny bestselling Land of Roar series. Rose, Arthur, and Win are going back to... Read More
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"Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – […] the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” ​A.F. STEADMAN, author of Skandar, on Dragon Riders of Roar

The fifth magical adventure in the epic and funny bestselling Land of Roar series.

Epic middle grade magical dragon school adventures, perfect for kids aged 8-12 and fans of Skandar and How to Train Your Dragon

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“Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – […] the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” ​A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar, on Dragon Riders of Roar

The fifth magical adventure in the epic and funny bestselling Land of Roar series.

Rose, Arthur, and Win are going back to dragon school, and now they are officially dragon riders, it’s time for their first mission. It's another epic and magical Roar adventure, where they’ll encounter a cursed island of witches, a ghostly mystery, and the most fearsome dragon in Roar. But someone is on their tail…

Thrilling magical fantasy adventures that celebrate the power of imagination, The Land of Roar is perfect for readers aged 8-12 and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Praise for Dragon Riders of Roar:

‘I loved this thrilling novel because of its cunning plot and daring adventures,’ Scarlet, aged 10

‘A stunning adventure from the ever-brilliant Jenny McLachlan. She’s my favourite creator of dragons!’ Emma Carroll

Jenny McLachlan’s The Land of Roar was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 5th August 2019.

Series: The Land of Roar

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  • The Lost Dragon of Roar
    “Fast-paced, immersive and full of adventure – […] the perfect fuel for young imaginations.” ​A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar, on Dragon Riders of Roar The fifth magical adventure in the epic and funny bestselling Land of Roar series. Rose, Arthur, and Win are going back to dragon school, and now they are officially dragon riders, it’s time for their first...
    Paperback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008680039

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

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. Ben Mantle lives in London and works as an animator in Brighton.

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