MERLIN: THE MOVIE

Book 1 of The Merlin Saga is being made into a movie by Disney! Catch up on all the latest news on the Merlin: The Movie page.
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Listen to Chapter Excerpt

Introduction read by T.A. Barron
Epigraphs read by Richard Easton
Prologue read by Richard Easton
Chapter 1 read by Richard Easton

In the Media

Merlin and Me – an article by T. A. Barron originally published in The Horn Book magazine

From the Giving Tree to the Whomping Willow: The 9 Best Trees in LiteratureHuffington Post

THE GREAT TREE OF AVALON

Book 9 from The Merlin Saga

978-0-14-241927-4 | 434 Pages | Ages 10+

The fate of Avalon…

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.

Did You Know?
  • Merlin Book 9: The Great Tree of Avalon was previously published as the bestselling novel The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy
  • Books 9 – 11 of The Merlin Saga are known as the bestselling The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy and can be read as a stand-alone series

Map of the Great Tree of Avalon
The Root Realms (Click to Enlarge)

T. A. Barron on The Merlin Saga

Avalon Farewell
“Avalon Farewell” features lyrics by T. A. Barron and music by Carolyn Hunter. Originally written for The Eternal Flame, book 11 from The Merlin Saga (and also the third book of The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy), the ballad appears in chapter 36 of the paperback and hardback USA editions.

T. A. and Carolyn have generously supplied a chord and lyric sheet so you can learn to play this beautiful song at home. You can also download an MP3 or listen to the song from the SoundCloud player.

REVIEWS

“Liberally laced with humor and wit … readers will relish this fine … fantasy series.”
Booklist, starred review

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2006 New York Times Series bestseller
  • 2005 Nautilus Book Award (“Better books for a better world.”) — Grand Prize Winner
  • 2008 Bertelsmann Book Club Selection (Germany)
  • 2005 Colorado Book Award — Nominee
  • 2004 New York Times bestseller
  • 2004 American Library Association — Best Book for Young Adults Nominee

THE GREAT TREE OF AVALON

Book 9 from The Merlin Saga

MERLIN: THE MOVIE

Book 1 of The Merlin Saga is being made into a movie by Disney! Catch up on all the latest news on the Merlin: The Movie page.

978-0-14-241927-4

434 Pages | Ages 10+

The fate of Avalon…

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.

Did You Know?
  • Merlin Book 9: The Great Tree of Avalon was previously published as the bestselling novel The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy
  • Books 9 – 11 of The Merlin Saga are known as the bestselling The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy and can be read as a stand-alone series
z

Listen to Chapter Excerpt

Introduction read by T.A. Barron
Epigraphs read by Richard Easton
Prologue read by Richard Easton
Chapter 1 read by Richard Easton

In the Media

Merlin and Me – an article by T. A. Barron originally published in The Horn Book magazine

From the Giving Tree to the Whomping Willow: The 9 Best Trees in LiteratureHuffington Post

Map of Fincayra (Tap Map to Enlarge)
T. A. Barron on The Merlin Saga
Avalon Farewell
“Avalon Farewell” features lyrics by T. A. Barron and music by Carolyn Hunter. Originally written for The Eternal Flame, book 11 from The Merlin Saga (and also the third book of The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy), the ballad appears in chapter 36 of the paperback and hardback USA editions.

T. A. and Carolyn have generously supplied a chord and lyric sheet so you can learn to play this beautiful song at home. You can also download an MP3 or listen to the song from the SoundCloud player.

REVIEWS

“Liberally laced with humor and wit … readers will relish this fine … fantasy series.”
Booklist, starred review

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2006 New York Times Series bestseller
  • 2005 Nautilus Book Award (“Better books for a better world.”) — Grand Prize Winner
  • 2008 Bertelsmann Book Club Selection (Germany)
  • 2005 Colorado Book Award — Nominee
  • 2004 New York Times bestseller
  • 2004 American Library Association — Best Book for Young Adults Nominee

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