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The Lost Dragon of Roar
Series: The Land 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...
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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$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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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