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    The Great Tree of Avalon

    Book 9

    Part of Merlin Saga

    Author T. A. Barron
    Paperback
    $9.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    5.1"W x 7.7"H x 1.2"D  
    On sale Jul 07, 2011 | 464 Pages | 9780142419274
    Grade 5 & Up
    Reading Level: Lexile 800L
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    As in his acclaimed epic The Lost Years of Merlin, T. A. Barron has created a radiant, richly imagined world, full of high adventure and un-forgettable characters.

    Long ago, the great wizard Merlin planted the seed that would become the peaceful world of Avalon. Now, though, Avalon is suffering from mysterious droughts. Then the very stars begin to lose their light, and it seems that the Lady of the Lake's dire predictions are about to come true. The fate of Avalon now rests with Tamwyn, a wandering wilderness guide; Elli, an apprentice priestess; and Scree, a young eagleman. One of them is the true heir of Merlin, the only person who can save Avalon . . . and one of them is the dreaded child of the Dark Prophecy, fated to destroy it.
    T. A. Barron is an internationally bestselling author known for fantasy adventures that celebrate courage, wonder, and the natural world. His Merlin Saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide and is currently being developed for film. An award-winning writer and environmental advocate, Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes and serves on several conservation and education boards. He lives in Colorado, where the landscape continues to shape his stories. View titles by T. A. Barron
    “A novel rich with magic.”
    — The New York Times Book Review

    “Brilliant first volume . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.”
    — Lloyd Alexander, Newbery Medal–winning author of The Chronicles of Prydain

    “An extraordinary journey of mind, body, and spirit, for both Merlin and ourselves.”
    — Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, and winner of the Newbery Medal

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

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    As in his acclaimed epic The Lost Years of Merlin, T. A. Barron has created a radiant, richly imagined world, full of high adventure and un-forgettable characters.

    Long ago, the great wizard Merlin planted the seed that would become the peaceful world of Avalon. Now, though, Avalon is suffering from mysterious droughts. Then the very stars begin to lose their light, and it seems that the Lady of the Lake's dire predictions are about to come true. The fate of Avalon now rests with Tamwyn, a wandering wilderness guide; Elli, an apprentice priestess; and Scree, a young eagleman. One of them is the true heir of Merlin, the only person who can save Avalon . . . and one of them is the dreaded child of the Dark Prophecy, fated to destroy it.

    Author

    T. A. Barron is an internationally bestselling author known for fantasy adventures that celebrate courage, wonder, and the natural world. His Merlin Saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide and is currently being developed for film. An award-winning writer and environmental advocate, Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes and serves on several conservation and education boards. He lives in Colorado, where the landscape continues to shape his stories. View titles by T. A. Barron

    Praise

    “A novel rich with magic.”
    — The New York Times Book Review

    “Brilliant first volume . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.”
    — Lloyd Alexander, Newbery Medal–winning author of The Chronicles of Prydain

    “An extraordinary journey of mind, body, and spirit, for both Merlin and ourselves.”
    — Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, and winner of the Newbery Medal

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

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