- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 8–12
- Fantasy
The Lost Dragon of Roar
Book 5 in The Land of RoarView the full series
Now official dragon riders, Rose, Arthur and Win return to Dragon Rider Academy for their first mission, a journey to the Deeps and the cursed island of Scaravay, where a ghostly mystery, a clan of witches and the most fearsome dragon in all of Roar await.
- Best for8–12
- FormatIllustrated
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The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Exciting
- Adventurous
- Warm
- Funny
- Whimsical
- Suspenseful
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Rose, Arthur and their ninja wizard friend Win are officially dragon riders now, and it is time for their first real mission. Entering Roar through the old folding camp bed in Grandad's attic, they report back to the Dragon Rider Academy, where the head, Miss Bonaventure, sends them to the Deeps to deliver a letter to Captain Gorme, who commands the ship Seathistle as it sails the waters around the island of Scaravay. When things go wrong at sea, the three children make their way to the island, hoping the hidden Lost City will keep them safe, but Roar's most powerful dragon is said to dwell within its walls, a cursed island of witches lies in wait, a ghostly mystery is stirring, and their old nemesis is in hot pursuit. Jenny McLachlan's fifth Roar adventure continues the dragon-school arc begun in Dragon Riders of Roar, with interior illustrations by Alla Khatkevich and cover art by Ben Mantle. Epic, funny and fast-moving, it is ideal for readers aged 8 to 12 who love magical dragon-school adventures in the vein of Skandar and How to Train Your Dragon.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
Aimed at 8-12s reading independently, with illustration support throughout and good read-aloud appeal from about 8. As a direct continuation of Dragon Riders of Roar it is best read after that book rather than as a standalone entry point.
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- Best fit · 8–12
- Read aloud · 8–11
- Independent · 8–12
Prose load
Moderate
Visual support
Moderate
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Strong
Works well for
- Reading aloud
- Reading together
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
3 / 5 · Workable
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
2 / 5 · Mild
Best for
- Dragon stories
- Magic school
- Imaginative adventure
- Reluctant readers
Avoid if
- Wants realistic fiction
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
Now proper dragon riders, Rose, Arthur and Win take on their first mission: a stormy voyage to the Deeps, a ghostly cursed island of witches, and the hunt for Roar's most fearsome dragon, all with their old enemy chasing after them.
- Secret world
- Going on a quest
- Magic powers
- Adventure and freedom
- Surviving danger
Why parents love it
The dragon-rider arc rolls on with a ghostly island mystery, plenty of humour and pacey action. Well illustrated and welcoming for confident younger readers, it keeps the imaginative warmth that has made the Roar books such reliable read-aloud favourites.
- Nostalgia
- Conversation starter
In the series
The Land of Roar.
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