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Jenny McLachlan

Visit the Land of Roar with Jenny McLachlan and learn about writing in the 1st person, fantasy settings and more

About The Author:

Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen and middle grade novels. Before Jenny became a writer, she taught English in secondary school. She now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. When Jenny isn't thinking about writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs.

 

About The Book:

The new middle-grade fantasy that will make you believe in magic! When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad’s attic. Roar was filled with things they loved – dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and adventure – as well as things that scared them (including a very creepy scarecrow. . .) Now the twins are eleven, Roar is just a memory. But when they help Grandad clean out the attic, Arthur is horrified as Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar . . . real? 'The Land of Roar' is reminiscent of 'Peter Pan', 'The Neverending Story' and 'Jumanji' – perfect for readers of 'Nevermoor' and 'Wizards of Once'.

 

 

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An introduction to 'The Land of Roar'

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A reading from 'The Land of Roar'

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Jenny's writing challenge

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Why did you want to include two main characters?

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Why did you want to write the series in the 1st person?

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Why do you like writing fantasy stories?

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How do you balance the darkness of the story with humour and heart?

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What is your writing process?

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If you could visit Roar for one day, what would you do?

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What made you a writer?

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Resource Download: 'The Land of Roar' Extract