Listen to Chapter Excerpt
Introduction read by T. A. Barron
Prologue read by Kevin Isola
Chapter 1 read by Kevin Isola
In the Media
THE SEVEN SONGS
Book 2 from The Merlin Saga
978-0-14-241920-5 | 306 Pages | Ages 10+
The Saga continues …
Merlin has brought hope to Fincayra, the enchanted isle that lies between earth and sky. But Fincayra is still in great danger—and its first victim is Merlin’s mother. Merlin’s only hope to save her is to master the Seven Songs of Wisdom, but to do that he must defeat an ogre whose merest glance could mean death.
Did You Know?
- Merlin Book 2: The Seven Songs was previously published as The Seven Songs of Merlin
- Books 1 – 5 of The Merlin Saga are known as The Lost Years of Merlin epic and can be read as a stand-alone series
Map of Fincayra (Click to Enlarge)
T. A. Barron on The Merlin Saga
REVIEWS
“Full of action and excitement, foremost a tale of the heart…Merlin’s inner journey is convincing and heartwarming. A rich and resonant read.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“This richly layered fantasy is filled with harrowing escapades and many surprises. Arthurian legend is used as the starting point for a delightfully original story of magic and myth that retains the spirit of the classic tales.”
— School Library Journal
“Spellbinding…readers will relish not only the action and the well-crafted setting but also Merlin’s growth from a callow youth to a wiser, more caring wizard-in-training.”
— Booklist
“The Seven Songs of Merlin is a sparkling gem that shines with the multi-faceted brilliance that is Barron’s.”
— Chinaberry Book Review
“This novel is filled with numerous adventures, delightful enchantments…and engaging characters.”
— Children’s Book Review
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 2011 Pennsylvania Reading Olympics Book List
- 2002 BookReview.com — Book of the Month
- 1999 International Reading Association — Young Adults’ Choice List
- 1998 Curriculum Administrator Magazine — Top 100
- 1998 Children’s Book Council — “Not Just For Children Anymore” Award
- 1998 ABA Children’s Books Mean Business List
- 1998 Colorado Book Award — Nominee
- 1998 ALA Booklist — Top Ten Science Fiction/Fantasy Novels
- 1998 American Library Association — Best Books for Young Adults Nominee
THE SEVEN SONGS
Book 2 from The Merlin Saga
978-0-14-241920-5
306 Pages | Ages 10+
The Saga continues …
Merlin has brought hope to Fincayra, the enchanted isle that lies between earth and sky. But Fincayra is still in great danger—and its first victim is Merlin’s mother. Merlin’s only hope to save her is to master the Seven Songs of Wisdom, but to do that he must defeat an ogre whose merest glance could mean death.
Did You Know?
- Merlin Book 2: The Seven Songs was previously published as The Seven Songs of Merlin
- Books 1 – 5 of The Merlin Saga are known as The Lost Years of Merlin epic and can be read as a stand-alone series
Map of Fincayra (Tap Map to Enlarge)
Listen to Chapter Excerpt
Introduction read by T. A. Barron
Prologue read by Kevin Isola
Chapter 1 read by Kevin Isola
In the Media
T. A. Barron on The Merlin Saga
REVIEWS
“Full of action and excitement, foremost a tale of the heart…Merlin’s inner journey is convincing and heartwarming. A rich and resonant read.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“This richly layered fantasy is filled with harrowing escapades and many surprises. Arthurian legend is used as the starting point for a delightfully original story of magic and myth that retains the spirit of the classic tales.”
— School Library Journal
“Spellbinding…readers will relish not only the action and the well-crafted setting but also Merlin’s growth from a callow youth to a wiser, more caring wizard-in-training.”
— Booklist
“The Seven Songs of Merlin is a sparkling gem that shines with the multi-faceted brilliance that is Barron’s.”
— Chinaberry Book Review
“This novel is filled with numerous adventures, delightful enchantments…and engaging characters.”
— Children’s Book Review
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 2011 Pennsylvania Reading Olympics Book List
- 2002 BookReview.com — Book of the Month
- 1999 International Reading Association — Young Adults’ Choice List
- 1998 Curriculum Administrator Magazine — Top 100
- 1998 Children’s Book Council — “Not Just For Children Anymore” Award
- 1998 ABA Children’s Books Mean Business List
- 1998 Colorado Book Award — Nominee
- 1998 ALA Booklist — Top Ten Science Fiction/Fantasy Novels
- 1998 American Library Association — Best Books for Young Adults Nominee
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