Book Descriptions
for The Roar by Emma Clayton
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
In futuristic London, twins with supernaturally powerful eyes are ma nipulated by an evil leader who plots to use them to conquer the world. A compelling page-turner, this video game-style story conveys a strong envi ronmental message and a warning about the use of excessive power. 2010 USBBY Outstanding International Books List.
Originally published by Chicken House Great Britain, in 2008.
Bridges to Understanding: Envisioning the World through Children's Books. © USBBY, 2011. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Twins Mika and Ellie live in a future behind a wall, safe from the plague animals that live beyond. Or so they've been told. When one of them disappears, and the other is caught in a sinister game, they begin to discover that their world is built on lies ...
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.