The Lost Years - Merlin Saga by T A Barron Paperback

About the Book

Barron's series is now repackaged in these stunning paperback editions. Book 1 was originally published as "The Lost Years of Merlin." T.A. Barron transforms the early years of the mythical wizard's life into a vivid, action-filled fantasy, replete with deep forests, ruined castles, and evil spells. . .--"Kirkus Reviews."

Book Synopsis

This best-selling series follows the adventures and training of young Merlin, the great wizard who counseled King Arthur.

"A novel rich with magic."--The New York Times Book Review

"An extraordinary journey of mind, body, and spirit--for both Merlin and ourselves." --Madeleine L'Engle

A raging sea tosses a boy upon the shores of ancient Wales. Left for dead, he has no memory, no name, and no home. But it is his determination to find out who he is--to learn the truth about his mysterious powers--that leads him to a strange and enchanted land. And it is there he discovers that the fate of this land and his personal quest are strangely entwined.

Review Quotes

"A novel rich with magic." --The New York Times Book Review

"Brilliant first volume . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure." --Lloyd Alexander

"An extraordinary journey of mind, body, and spirit--for both Merlin and ourselves." --Madeleine L'Engle

"Fans who have followed young Merlin through his many adventures will still enjoy trekking with him." --The Horn Book

About the Author

T. A. Barron is the award-winning author of fantasy novels such as The Lost Years of Merlin epic--soon to be a major motion picture. He serves on a variety of environmental and educational boards including The Nature Conservancy and The Land and Water Fund of the Rockies, and is the founder of a national award for heroic children. Following a life-changing decision to leave a successful business career to write full-time in 1990, Barron has written seventeen books, but is happiest when on the mountain trails with his wife, Currie, and their five children.