Librarian's Pick of the Week: The Lost Years of Merlin

Title: The Lost Years of Merlin
Author: T. A. Barron
Published: 1997
Age: 13+

One of my all-time favorite books as a kid. If you like Arthurian legend and medieval themed novels, this book is for you!

Synopsis: "There has never been a magic like Merlin's, and T. A. Barron reveals how the legend was born in his adventure-loving five-book epic featuring the heroic young wizard and his unforgettable band.To celebrate the epic, which has sold over a million copies, Philomel has created a stunning paperover-board edition with fantastical new cover art by Justin Sweet to enchant and enthrall a whole new generation of readers!"

Review: "This engrossing presentation of T.A. Barron's fascinating contribution to Arthurian lore (Philomel, 1996), is the first in a trilogy about Merlin's boyhood and coming of age. From the moment young Merlin is washed ashore on a beach in ancient Wales to his exciting journey to the enchanted land of Fincayra, the action never wavers. Actor Michael Cumpsty's deep, growling voice enlivens the drama, making this powerful story all the more compelling. The ingredients of delectable fantasy are at work hereÄmagic, adventure, Celtic folklore, Druid spiritualism, well-developed charactersÄin a format that really delivers. Fans of Arthurian legend will not want to miss this quality audiobook about one of the grandest wizards ever." - School Library Journal


If you're intrigued, don't forget to check our library's catalog for this book!