From Middle-Earth’s talking “Ents” to the car-destroying Whomping Willow, we’re taking a look the most famous trees in fiction.
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From the Giving Tree to the Whomping Willow:
Our Children, Our Planet: Raising Kids Who Can Save the Earth
Are there any ways to enlighten as well as empower young people to help protect the air, land, water, and creatures of the Earth?
2012 – Popular Merlin Author Inspires Students of all Ages_Sidney.pdf
by Sidney, Grade 9 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada October 12, 2012 PDFLast week, SMUS was honoured to host T.A. Barron, a multiple award-winning author whose Merlin series is being adapted into film by Warner Bros. Barron spoke to students in Grades 5-9 about his...
Why Fantasy Must Be True
The best fantasy has three essential qualities: depth of character, truth of place, and richness of meaning.
2012 – die bucherfresser_Germany.pdf
by Hannah, 11 yrs old Die Bücherfresser March 17, 2012 PDF
The Gift of Time: At Risk?
T. A. Barron writes about the gift of time for Oxford scholars, and for all of us, and its importance in shaping our lived experience.
Why Merlin?
Often, I’m asked why I chose to write about Merlin — especially before he became the greatest wizard of all times.
2011 – Taking Time for Wisdom_Booklist online.pdf
The award-winning fantasy author is powerfully motivated by the idea that one person can make a difference.
Authors Carry Kids to Amazing Worlds
T. A. Barron talks about wrapping up The Merlin Saga with Ultimate Magic, and how he develops his magical characters.
2010 – Family Activity to Spark Creativity_ImaginationSoup.pdf
by T. A. Barron Imagination Soup Blog August 17, 2010 PDFAs a writer and a father of five great kids—I’ve decided that my favorite job ever is simply being a dad. My only complaint about having children is that they grow up too fast—but there’s nothing I can do about...