Jenny McLachlan

Pink-sorozat Bea Hogg tehetséges, szenvedélyes, ám igen gátlásos kamaszlány. Amikor a Tini sztárok viadala című tehetségkutató műsor táncosokat keres egy tévéműsorba, kedvet kap, hogy jelentkezzen. Sajnos legjobb barátnője, Kat cserbenhagyja, és beáll a legundokabb osztálytárs, Pearl Harris csapatába. Bea azonban nem hagyja magát, és amikor végül az iskola legmenőbb pasijával, Ollie Matthewszal nevez be a versenyre, a lánynak nem csak a táncverseny miatt kell izgulnia. Ollie és Pearl ugyanis állítólag együtt járnak... A Pink sorozat első kötete egyben Jane McLachan Katicalányok című tetralógiájának nyitó darabja. A négy könyv négy barátnőről szól, és mind a négy történetet más barátnő mesél el. A brit szerző fordulatos, mulatságos, szívet melengető könyveiben remek stílusban ír a kamaszlányokat érintő problémákról: barátságról, szerelemről, árulásról, kitartásról - és persze a táncról. A szerző érezhetően jól ismeri a kamaszok mindennapjait, és hitelesen festi le nemcsak örömeiket, hanem gondjaikat is.

A Katicalányok története folytatódik! Betty Plum még sosem volt szerelmes. De mintha áramütés érné, amikor új fiú érkezik a suliba, Toby ráadásul meghívja az alakuló zenekarába énekelni. Betty kétségbe esik, hiszen Katnek már megígérte, hogy vele indul az iskolai fesztiválon. Kat megsértődik, és Betty Tobyn is egyre kevésbé tud kiigazodni, akire ráadásul Pearl is rástartolt. Bárcsak élne még az anyukája, hogy tanácsot kérhessen tőle! Amikor megtudja, hogy anyja ráhagyott a padláson egy titkolt levélcsomót a saját szerelmi történeteivel, Betty a levélköteget olvasva még inkább összezavarodik. Segíthetnek-e neki édesanyja történetei, hogy kiigazodjon a saját életében? Amit érez, az valóban szerelem? Milyen lesz az első csók? És segít-e megoldani az ilyen helyzeteket egy réges-régi Bettye Swann-lemez?

The first in a new children's fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart, and with echoes of Peter Pan, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Neverending Story and Jumanji. The Land of Roar is perfect for children aged 8 to 12, and can sit on their bookshelf next to Nevermoor, Wizards of Once and How to Train Your Dragon. Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated children's book. Believing is just the beginning . . . 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? 'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' Guardian 'A vividly imagined adventure, [...] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain' Fiona Noble, The Bookseller `This is proof, not that it's needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I'm a really big fan' Phil Earle, award-winning author of Being Billy and co-author of Get Me Out of Here! with Andy McNab `Roar is an exhilarating, hilarious, vividly drawn tribute to the power of the childhood imagination, the love of family and the magic we risk losing as we grow up. If you plan to visit one new place in 2019, make it Roar' Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. When Jenny isn't thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. The Land of Roar is Jenny's middle-grade debut. Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books including Rudey's Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum's Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children's Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.

The magical new book in the bestselling middle-grade fantasy adventure series, The Land of Roar. A series that celebrates the power of imagination and finding the greatest adventures in the most ordinary of places - perfect for children aged 8, 9, 10 and upwards, and fans of Narnia, Jumanji and How to Train Your Dragon. Featuring breathtaking illustrations throughout by Ben Mantle and stunning fold-out cover artwork. Twins Arthur and Rose can't wait to go back to Roar, the fantasy world they get to through their grandad's attic. Roar is a land of dragons, mermaids, unicorns, ninja wizards and where anything they can imagine can be real. But when they return there's no time for exploring, because a message arrives from their scarecrow enemy, Crowky. WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The Box would always contain the things that scared the twins most - and if Crowky gets hold of it, Roar could be in more danger than ever. Soon they find themselves on another thrilling adventure, accompanied by old friends and new faces and seeing parts of Roar they'd almost forgotten. But will they get to the box before Crowky does? And if it opens, what will they see? Praise for The Land of Roar: 'This funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination' Guardian Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. When Jenny isn't thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's middle-grade debut. Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books including Rudey's Windy Christmas (HarperCollins) and Callum's Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont) which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children's Books. Ben lives and works in Brighton.