I was so excited to learn that there was another book coming in the Roar series and DRAGON RIDERS OF ROAR does not disappoint.

This instalment brings magical schools into the world of Roar, complete with deadly trials and something sinister happening under the surface. I loved how Rose invented it to match the typical sort of school in these stories - different houses, challenges - and that it rather backfires. Arthur points out how little practice they get before challenges and so on. It was a nice way to both celebrate and pick holes in a beloved fantasy trope.

This school is Rose's invention, so it's designed around her. She's special and popular and clever, and Arthur is not. As a critique of self inserts and imagining yourself into fiction, it was a lot of fun but it was also nice to play with the chosen one and underdog tropes too.

The invention of the magic school also allows the world of Roar to expand. We've spent three books in the same land so know it well, and the story of the characters there have played themselves out (it's why initially there were only three books.) This new addition, which fits perfectly into the lore of the twins creating the magical world, gives the series new space for adventures.

I hope we get more tales after this one - I really loved getting to return.

Journey back to the incredible Land of Roar with the highly-anticipated Dragon Riders of Roar. This fourth book in the Land of Roar series is an imaginatively soaring adventure through a new region of one of our favourite worlds. Of course Win, Arthur’s wizard ninja pal, and Mitch, Rose’s mermaid witch best friend, are both there along with awe-inspiring dragons and a terrifying new villain. This high-stakes, magical tale is a feast for the imagination – perfect for reading aloud.

Rose and Arthur Trout are a little bit older but still love nothing more than bringing their imaginations to life. Crawling through the folding camp bed in their grandad’s attic, they emerge into Roar where there are no grown-ups and no rules. Their parents have left them with Grandad for two weeks while they go on holiday so the twins can spend as much time as they like exploring waterfalls, mountains and islands with their friends.

Unbeknownst to Arthur, Rose has been writing her own story about Roar including a new region to the far north – Dragonlands. There, the Dragon Rider Academy trains children to become dragon riders. Rose can’t wait to be the star student and earn her “charmed bracelet” that allows her to take flight.

Just as they’re about to crawl through into Roar, their Aunt Chaya and baby cousin Lila arrive for a short visit. Arthur hears strange music in the night and wonders if something has happened to Lila. When Rose and Arthur finally make it into Roar, stories of the Witch King Jago Skua stealing children and leaving changelings in their place makes Arthur even more uncomfortable. He knows he needs to become a dragon rider as quickly as possible and find out the truth about what’s going on in Jago Skua’s castle.

Dragon Riders of Roar is a wonderful blend of a Hogwarts style school with the intensity of Camp Claw in Dragon Force. The ups and downs of lessons, classmates, and teachers create a hilarious story filled with magic and mystery. Each chapter brings new excitement and a twist of events. Arthur and Rose’s sibling bond has its own ups and downs as they strive to fit in and find their place in this unusual world.

I absolutely loved being back in the land of Roar with its bad guys, dragons and old friends. It was so lovely to go on a new adventure, meet new friends and discover the world of DRAC. Jenny is just a wonder! I can’t wait for the next one too!