
The Lost Years
Book 1
T. A. Barron(Author)
Penguin USA (Publisher)
Published on 12. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-14-241889-5 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the origins of the world’s greatest wizard.
Before Camelot. Before legend. There was a boy who would become Merlin.
Shipwrecked on a remote island with no name and no memory, young Emrys begins a journey to uncover his magic, his destiny, and the truth of who he is. As he explores a land shaped by mystery and ancient forces, he learns that his fate is bound to the land itself.
Guided by a mysterious stag and a fearless friend, Emrys confronts dark powers, hidden secrets, and the strength growing within him. This coming-of-age fantasy blends magic, adventure, and wonder in a story that speaks to readers discovering fantasy for the first time as well as longtime fans of the genre.
The Lost Years is Book One of T. A. Barron’s internationally bestselling Merlin Saga, a series that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Step into the legend and discover where Merlin’s story truly begins.
Before Camelot. Before legend. There was a boy who would become Merlin.
Shipwrecked on a remote island with no name and no memory, young Emrys begins a journey to uncover his magic, his destiny, and the truth of who he is. As he explores a land shaped by mystery and ancient forces, he learns that his fate is bound to the land itself.
Guided by a mysterious stag and a fearless friend, Emrys confronts dark powers, hidden secrets, and the strength growing within him. This coming-of-age fantasy blends magic, adventure, and wonder in a story that speaks to readers discovering fantasy for the first time as well as longtime fans of the genre.
The Lost Years is Book One of T. A. Barron’s internationally bestselling Merlin Saga, a series that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Step into the legend and discover where Merlin’s story truly begins.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Fifth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (digest)
Dimensions
Height: 205 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
279 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-241889-5 (9780142418895)
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Previous edition
T. A. Barron
The Lost Years of Merlin
Book
10/1999
Ace Books
€26.19
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Person
T. A. Barron is the award-winning author of fantasy novels such as The Lost Years of Merlin epic—soon to be a major motion picture. He serves on a variety of environmental and educational boards including The Nature Conservancy and The Land and Water Fund of the Rockies, and is the founder of a national award for heroic children. Following a life-changing decision to leave a successful business career to write full-time in 1990, Barron has written seventeen books, but is happiest when on the mountain trails with his wife, Currie, and their five children.