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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
”gazing at this unbelievable sight, I should feel lost and scared. but I don’t... because this is Roar.”
wonderful and wholesome read feat two african-american twins, their asthmatic grandpa, a wizard-ninja and a world of fun. also dragons. absolutely beautiful cover and illustrations!
wonderful and wholesome read feat two african-american twins, their asthmatic grandpa, a wizard-ninja and a world of fun. also dragons. absolutely beautiful cover and illustrations!
I absolutely loved this book and the pure imagination that went into it! I can’t wait for the second one.
This is what I hoped Bridge to Terabithia would be. It does use a few offensive terms/stereotypes regarding the "Lost Girls". However, it's an enjoyable adventure read.
I listened to this on the Audiobook and I feel this probably impacted my enjoyment of this book because the narrators voice was honestly so annoying at times, especially when doing the voice of Croakey, that I just couldn't quite get on with it.
It's a lot darker than other Middlegrade books and didn't quite have the whimsical feel that i'm used to in middlegrade fantasy novels. It was an interesting adventure, but it wasn't the best. I also was quite annoyed at the portrayal of Rose, she was just portrayed as virtually evil to her brother for no fully explored reason (apart from wanting to fit in) and then doesn't do much to actually save Roar. yes she initiates things but it's always saved by Arthur. I don't know there was just something that played me wrong.
It just didn't work for me like others did which made me sad as the cover is delightful.
It's a lot darker than other Middlegrade books and didn't quite have the whimsical feel that i'm used to in middlegrade fantasy novels. It was an interesting adventure, but it wasn't the best. I also was quite annoyed at the portrayal of Rose, she was just portrayed as virtually evil to her brother for no fully explored reason (apart from wanting to fit in) and then doesn't do much to actually save Roar. yes she initiates things but it's always saved by Arthur. I don't know there was just something that played me wrong.
It just didn't work for me like others did which made me sad as the cover is delightful.
DNF because I just wasn’t getting on with this. I love middle grade but appreciate I am not the target audience. Arthur is scared of absolutely everything and I was hoping over time he would be able to overcome things and not rely on other people to ‘save’ him but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Also his sister Rose is meant to be his twin but their relationship is more like a big sister and little brother and borders on bullying. I know brothers and sisters fight but this was more than that. I realised I just wasn’t bothered about reading anymore of this, which is a shame as I had had wanted to read it for a while.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
The Land of Roar is a fun fantastical children's story about keeping that childhood imaginative magic alive when you're growing up. The main character Arthur and his twin sister Rose used to always play together and made up games and worlds where they could put all of their creativity. Now that Rose seems to be growing out of their 'childish games' and Arthur is left behind while she's making fun of his lame childish nature, Arthur doesn't know what to do. Until their Grandad disappears into the folded up camping bed in the attic which they always used as the entrance to their imaginary world, Roar. Rose doesn't believe him when Arthur tells her about Grandad's disappearing into the bed, so Arthur decides to go after his Grandad on his own and bring him back. And the adventure begins.
What I didn't like: Rose was skirting the limits of being a bully and it's clear that she has a sort of superiority complex going on that by the end of the story is explained, but of course is not solved that easily. I'm not a psychologist, but the dynamics between these twins don't seem like they'll age well. I was hoping that the book would show Arthur being the main hero in the story and Rose learning something from that, but in the end, if you simplify how they managed to get to their 'victory', Rose basically did 90% of it. I didn't feel like this book made their sibling-relationship very balanced and it bothered me. They did support each other by the end but I don't feel like it's healthy to have one be the 'main twin' and the other be the follower. They're supposed to both be Masters of Roar, but I felt like Arthur was sort of a second-in-command.
What I liked: Grandad was a great character! He's the catalyst of everything that happens and by the end of the story when he gives us his own backstory, you know there's more of a reason for his being that catalyst than simply plot convenience. I know this is the Roar-series, but a book about Grandad's world would be fun too.
I enjoyed Roar, but couldn't ignore the fact that it's basically Neverland (a mermaid lagoon, Lost Girls, a pirate ship [which was criminally underused if you ask me, but I'm guessing the second book will have more if it],...). Aside from the dragons and scarecrows, I'm pretty sure every single thing we encounter is a Peter Pan thing. Luckily I love Peter Pan, so I enjoyed Roar, but it didn't feel like a very unique world, so it would be fun to see some more original elements and characters.
I loved some of the names in this story! Prosecco, Bad Dragon, The End, Big Leap, ... were all very fun names and made me feel like there was definitely potential for this world to grow into something more itself and less trying to be something else.
I have confidence that the second book will expand on those things!
What I didn't like: Rose was skirting the limits of being a bully and it's clear that she has a sort of superiority complex going on that by the end of the story is explained, but of course is not solved that easily. I'm not a psychologist, but the dynamics between these twins don't seem like they'll age well. I was hoping that the book would show Arthur being the main hero in the story and Rose learning something from that, but in the end, if you simplify how they managed to get to their 'victory', Rose basically did 90% of it. I didn't feel like this book made their sibling-relationship very balanced and it bothered me. They did support each other by the end but I don't feel like it's healthy to have one be the 'main twin' and the other be the follower. They're supposed to both be Masters of Roar, but I felt like Arthur was sort of a second-in-command.
What I liked: Grandad was a great character! He's the catalyst of everything that happens and by the end of the story when he gives us his own backstory, you know there's more of a reason for his being that catalyst than simply plot convenience. I know this is the Roar-series, but a book about Grandad's world would be fun too.
I enjoyed Roar, but couldn't ignore the fact that it's basically Neverland (a mermaid lagoon, Lost Girls, a pirate ship [which was criminally underused if you ask me, but I'm guessing the second book will have more if it],...). Aside from the dragons and scarecrows, I'm pretty sure every single thing we encounter is a Peter Pan thing. Luckily I love Peter Pan, so I enjoyed Roar, but it didn't feel like a very unique world, so it would be fun to see some more original elements and characters.
I loved some of the names in this story! Prosecco, Bad Dragon, The End, Big Leap, ... were all very fun names and made me feel like there was definitely potential for this world to grow into something more itself and less trying to be something else.
I have confidence that the second book will expand on those things!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is such a lovely children’s book, it has elements of Peter Pan, the chronicles of Narnia and the Wizard of Oz which are all books/films I loved as a child. This story follows a boy called Arthur and his Twin sister Rose as they go on an adventure to find their Grandad. It’s very imaginative, I listened to the audio book which was ok but the narrator who was clearly an adult had a very childish voice it was a little annoying! But still loved this book.
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