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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
"The Land of Roar" is an incredibly well crafted children's book. It captures everything that childhood represents: wonder, imagination and adventure.
The core of the book is about family and the bonds we create with those around us. Arthur and Rose used to be as close as twins could be; but are starting to drift apart. When their granddad is taken captive by their old nemesis, Crowky, they have to come together to save him and mend the rift between them.
This is a perfect read for children who are just about to start secondary school as it reminds them that you don't need to let go of childhood to fit in. You can still cherish the adventures you had and "survive" secondary. It a heartwarming story with a magical land that is very vivid and represents childhood imagination perfectly.
The core of the book is about family and the bonds we create with those around us. Arthur and Rose used to be as close as twins could be; but are starting to drift apart. When their granddad is taken captive by their old nemesis, Crowky, they have to come together to save him and mend the rift between them.
This is a perfect read for children who are just about to start secondary school as it reminds them that you don't need to let go of childhood to fit in. You can still cherish the adventures you had and "survive" secondary. It a heartwarming story with a magical land that is very vivid and represents childhood imagination perfectly.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is such a creative, fun story. As someone who had my own imaginary world as a child (even if I can't remember anything much about it now!), I loved seeing the two children rediscovering the world they had outgrown and forgotten. The land of Roar is so whimsical and feels straight out of the imagination of a child.
True, the plot of the book is quite thin, but I'm not sure if it matters. I suspect most kids reading it will, like me, be more interested in learning about Roar. I would like to think that any of them without their own imaginary worlds to play in might be just a bit inspired...
The book is also beautifully illustrated by Ben Mantle. I adore French flaps on a paperback, and these ones are especially gorgeous when you unfold them to see the full colour illustrations. The black and white illustrations amongst the text are lovely too.
True, the plot of the book is quite thin, but I'm not sure if it matters. I suspect most kids reading it will, like me, be more interested in learning about Roar. I would like to think that any of them without their own imaginary worlds to play in might be just a bit inspired...
The book is also beautifully illustrated by Ben Mantle. I adore French flaps on a paperback, and these ones are especially gorgeous when you unfold them to see the full colour illustrations. The black and white illustrations amongst the text are lovely too.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this whimsical little book. It feels like a mix of Narnia, Wizard of Oz, Jumanji (and funnily enough, a little like Winnie the Pooh). It was a fun adventure, made even more fun with the narrator of the audio book, he had the perfect child like wonder for this story.
I do like the sibling relationship and how one is desperate to grow up and fit in and one is trying to cling to childhood and not liking change. But I feel like the dynamic between the siblings is more older/younger siblings than twins, especially since Arthur does rely on Rose a lot.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So cute! The characters are great, Win is a sweetie and Crowky is horrifying, I would have been scared of him as a child for definite. I love the twins, I love the dragons, I love the messages of teamwork and self belief and the unbridled enthusiasm of children and their imaginations.
