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The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan

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In The Land of Roar, did you enjoy ...

... the playful, rule-bending magic that turns childhood make-believe real?

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

If you loved how Arthur and Rose’s attic game—complete with ninja wizards, mermaids, and that creepy scarecrow Crowky—bursts into real, gleeful chaos once they slip through the fold-out camp bed, you’ll feel right at home in the exuberant strangeness of Furthermore. Like Roar, its magic is whimsical and mischievous, where color, riddles, and odd rules shape the world, and a brave kid must navigate a place that feels like imagination come to life.

... stepping from an ordinary house into a fully realized other world?

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

You enjoyed how Arthur and Rose go from Grandad’s cluttered attic to the beaches and skies of Roar—and how the map they drew as kids matches a real land with real stakes. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, a simple wardrobe opens into Narnia’s snow-laden forests, talking animals, and ancient prophecies. That same portal thrill and richly drawn worldbuilding—paired with a dangerous foe and a quest to set things right—scratches the exact Roar itch.

... a clear, urgent rescue mission that drives every choice?

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston

In The Land of Roar, everything races forward once Grandad is taken and Arthur and Rose plunge into Roar to save him, outsmarting Crowky and chasing clues across their imagined-but-real map. Amari and the Night Brothers delivers that same propulsion: Amari barrels through a secret supernatural world to find her missing brother, facing trials, monsters, and clever rivals with the same do-or-die focus that made the rescue in Roar so gripping.

... watching a young hero grow braver and more compassionate through magic and peril?

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Part of Roar’s heart is Arthur and Rose growing up a bit—mending their fraying bond, owning their fears (hello, Crowky), and finding real courage to bring Grandad home. The Girl Who Drank the Moon offers that same emotional lift: Luna’s magic is unruly, the dangers are real, and through hard choices and newfound friendships, she learns who she is—much like how the twins’ adventures in Roar reshape them for the better.

... a brisk, creature-filled quest with sky-high escapes and constant momentum?

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

If zooming across Roar on dragonback, dodging Crowky’s schemes, and racing from one lively encounter to the next kept you turning pages, Dragon Rider will hit the same sweet spot. It’s a fast-moving chase with a kindhearted dragon, loyal friends, and relentless pursuit—delivering that breathless, adventure-to-adventure rhythm that made Arthur and Rose’s rescue mission so fun.

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