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Return To Roar

Name: Return To Roar
Rating: 4.77 (13 reviews)
ISBN: 9781405295024

By Jenny McLachlan

Book 2 of 5 in the The Land of Roar series

Arthur and Rose return to Roar but Crowky’s fearsome Box may change everything.

enchanting action-packed imaginative

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.77

From 13 readers

What do our readers think of Return To Roar? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical world, dragons, humour, action and strong friendships, and many describe the adventure as exciting and amazing.

What does the Pageticker team say about Return To Roar?

Return to Roar is a lively, imaginative sequel that throws Arthur and Rose back into a wonderful world of dragons, mermaids and ninja wizards. Jenny McLachlan balances jokes, peril and big feelings as the twins face fears that feel surprisingly real beneath all the magic. Best suited to confident readers aged around 8–12, especially those who enjoy fast-moving fantasy and stories about courage, friendship and family.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Return To Roar about?

Twins Arthur and Rose eagerly return to Roar, their childhood fantasy world filled with dragons, mermaids, and ninja wizards. However, their adventure takes a perilous turn when their old enemy, Crowky, seeks the mysterious Box that manifests their deepest fears. Racing against time, the twins, alongside familiar friends and new allies, must journey to the End of Roar to prevent Crowky from unleashing unimaginable horrors.

About the author

Jenny McLachlan is a popular British author who loves writing fun and exciting stories for children. She is best known for her magical book series 'The Land of Roar', where adventure and imagination come alive. Jenny enjoys visiting schools and sharing her love of books with young readers, inspiring them to create their own stories.

Discussion ideas around Return To Roar

Facing fears: The Box brings the twins’ deepest fears to life. What do you think the story suggests about dealing with something frightening?

Imagination and reality: Why is Roar so important to Arthur and Rose, and how does their imaginary world affect the way they see real life problems?

Sibling teamwork: Arthur and Rose do not always agree, but they need each other. Which of their different qualities helps them most on their adventure?

Friends and allies: What makes someone a useful ally in Roar? Discuss how familiar friends and new allies help the twins in different ways.

Growing up: How do Arthur and Rose change as they face Crowky and journey towards the End of Roar?

Pages

336 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2020

First published

2020

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