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    Ultimate Magic

    Book 8

    Part of Merlin Saga

    Author T. A. Barron
    Ebook
    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    On sale Jun 09, 2011 | 240 Pages | 9781101529133
    Grade 5 & Up
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    Avalon is on the verge of total destruction: an army of warriors, a swarm of fire dragons, and a lethal plague are all laying waste to Merlin's beloved land. But Merlin is nowhere to be found. Leading the fight in his place is Basil, the once tiny lizard who is now the most powerful dragon in Avalon.But to restore peace, the mastermind behind this chaos, Doomraga, will need to be discovered and destroyed before his power grows stronger and Avalon and its inhabitants are beyond saving. For Basil to triumph, he and his friends may need to make the ultimate sacrifice.In this final book of the Merlin's Dragon trilogy, T. A. Barron brings this saga to a thrilling-if bittersweet- end.
    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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    Avalon is on the verge of total destruction: an army of warriors, a swarm of fire dragons, and a lethal plague are all laying waste to Merlin's beloved land. But Merlin is nowhere to be found. Leading the fight in his place is Basil, the once tiny lizard who is now the most powerful dragon in Avalon.But to restore peace, the mastermind behind this chaos, Doomraga, will need to be discovered and destroyed before his power grows stronger and Avalon and its inhabitants are beyond saving. For Basil to triumph, he and his friends may need to make the ultimate sacrifice.In this final book of the Merlin's Dragon trilogy, T. A. Barron brings this saga to a thrilling-if bittersweet- end.

    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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