The Wizard's Wings

Book 5

Part of Merlin Saga

Ebook
On sale May 12, 2011 | 256 Pages | 9781101641828
Grade 5 & Up
Reading Level: Lexile 770L

As winter's longest night approaches, Merlin faces the most difficult challenge of his life—to unite all of Fincayra against the evil warlord Rhita Gawr. But in the midst of this comes the mysterious Sword Arms, who is hunting and attacking Fincayra's children. With tensions high, can Merlin unite the battling forces deep within himself to save the children, unify the Fincayrans, and regain the long lost wings that will enable him—and his people—to choose their true destiny?
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 winter's longest night approaches, Merlin faces the most difficult challenge of his life—to unite all of Fincayra against the evil warlord Rhita Gawr. But in the midst of this comes the mysterious Sword Arms, who is hunting and attacking Fincayra's children. With tensions high, can Merlin unite the battling forces deep within himself to save the children, unify the Fincayrans, and regain the long lost wings that will enable him—and his people—to choose their true destiny?

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