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.

In the Media

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

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SHADOWS ON THE STARS

Book 10 from The Merlin Saga

978-0-14-241928-1 | 430 Pages | Ages 10+

Will Avalon survive?

As peace returns to Avalon, Tamwyn, Elli, and Scree discover a terrifying new threat: The warlord Rhita Gawr has set out to conquer Avalon as well as mortal Earth. Racing against time, the friends embark on three separate quests. To succeed, they must solve Avalon’s most elusive mysteries. And they will need to travel vast distances—both in their world and in their own hearts.

Did You Know?
  • Merlin Book 10: Shadows on the Stars was previously published as The Great Tree of Avalon: Shadows on the Stars
  • 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
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T. A. Barron on The Merlin Saga

Map of the Great Tree of Avalon
The Middle Realm
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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

“Barron crafts vivid scenes with original and well-developed supporting characters, moving the plot at a gobble-it-up pace.”
KLIATT

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2006 New York Times Series bestseller
  • 2006 American Library Association — Best Book for Young Adults Nominee
  • 2005 BookSense Pick

SHADOWS ON THE STARS

Book 10 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.

978-0-14-241928-1

430 Pages

Ages 10+

Will Avalon survive?

As peace returns to Avalon, Tamwyn, Elli, and Scree discover a terrifying new threat: The warlord Rhita Gawr has set out to conquer Avalon as well as mortal Earth. Racing against time, the friends embark on three separate quests. To succeed, they must solve Avalon’s most elusive mysteries. And they will need to travel vast distances—both in their world and in their own hearts.

Did You Know?
  • Merlin Book 10: Shadows on the Stars was previously published as The Great Tree of Avalon: Shadows on the Stars
  • 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

Map of the Great Tree of Avalon
The Middle Realm

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

“Barron crafts vivid scenes with original and well-developed supporting characters, moving the plot at a gobble-it-up pace.”
KLIATT

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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