Eve Leuzinger's Reviews > The Land of Roar

A book about imagination, growing up and family...The Land of Roar is one of the most lovely children's books you can imagine. Arthur and his twin sister, Rose, used to get a long so well and would always play in the mysterious land of Roar together but childhood doesn't last forever and as the twins grow older and apart this has dire consequences not just for their relationship but also to Roar where things are quiet as made up as they seem.

This book illustrates the beautiful and complex nature of children's imagination and the importance of this. As the narrative unravels, the reader is plunged into a beautiful world of creatures both big and small. The setting is breathtaking and the reader can't help but want to take a trip there considering the detailed description but also detailed illustrations that accompany the narrative. Not only is the setting vibrant, but the characters are charismatic and memorable too. From the twin's grandfather who will stop at nothing to remind the twins of their childhood, to Win (a ninja with a twist)...you just can't help but fall in love with each and every one.

The limits of this book in the classroom are endless. It would serve as a great introduction or focus for a cross curricular adventure but it also would be a lovely book to explore as a class with no pressure of academia. Before lockdown, the Land of Roar was my class text, and it was well loved and the children really connected with all the messages. If you are in KS2 you need this book in your collection.