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    The Great Tree of Avalon

    Book 9

    Part of Merlin Saga

    Author T. A. Barron
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    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    On sale Jul 07, 2011 | 448 Pages | 9781101641781
    Grade 5 & Up
    Reading Level: Lexile 800L
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    Long ago, Merlin planted a magical seed that grew into the Great Tree of Avalon. And for centuries, Avalon flourished. But now Avalon reels from brutal attacks, mysterious droughts, and strange evils. And then one night, all the stars in the sky suddenly go dark. Now the fate of Avalon rests with three young people: Tamwyn, a homeless wilderness guide; Elli, an escaped slave turned priestess; and Scree, an eagleman with a secret. One is the true heir of Merlin—the only person who can save Avalon—and one is 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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    Long ago, Merlin planted a magical seed that grew into the Great Tree of Avalon. And for centuries, Avalon flourished. But now Avalon reels from brutal attacks, mysterious droughts, and strange evils. And then one night, all the stars in the sky suddenly go dark. Now the fate of Avalon rests with three young people: Tamwyn, a homeless wilderness guide; Elli, an escaped slave turned priestess; and Scree, an eagleman with a secret. One is the true heir of Merlin—the only person who can save Avalon—and one is 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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