| An unforgettable new character is born in the first book of a magnificent new trilogy by bestselling author T.A Barron. Merlin’s Dragon (Philomel Books ▪ 978-0-399-24750-7 ▪ September 18, 2008 ▪ $19.99 ▪ Ages 10 and up) is one of Barron’s most thrilling adventures yet and features a new character in his earliest years. In the time after Fincayra disappears and Merlin has been sent wandering, a young lizard-like creature named Basil is born into the new world of Avalon. With the wings of a bat and the magical power to produce any smell he encounters, Basil can’t find a single creature like himself or a person who can tell him what he is. But it is clear that Basil is much more than he seems when he stumbles upon the great Merlin and saves his child’s life. Soon after, he uncovers a secret plot by the evil Rhita Gawr and enters a race against time and across Avalon to warn Merlin before it is too late. With the help of the faithful wind sister Ailah, Basil searches for the great wizard and, in the process, is transformed into one of the greatest dragons ever. T.A. Barron’s popular books featuring the mythical Merlin have earned accolades with both fans and critics. The Lost Years of Merlin has sold over a million copies and has been honored with numerous awards, and The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy has been a New York Times bestseller. The five books in the series have recently been re-packaged for younger readers (Philomel Books ▪ 978-0-399-25020-0 ▪ September 20, 2007 ▪ $10.99 ▪ Ages 10 and up). Merlin’s Dragon answers readers’ questions about what happened between The Lost Years of Merlin and The Great Tree of Avalon. Longtime fans of this fantasy world will find Merlin’s Dragon a welcome addition to the Merlin and Avalon adventures and a new generation of readers will find Basil’s spirit irresistible. His quest to find Merlin and save Avalon leads him to fulfilling his greatest desire—finding himself. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Barron’s prolific written works include many other novels, picture books and articles. The Lost Years of Merlin is currently in development by Paramount to be produced as a major film. 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 The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. 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. You can visit http://www.tabarron.com/ for more information on his background, bibliography and current projects. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading U.S. adult and children's trade book publishers, owning a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Berkley Books, Dutton, Frederick Warne, G.P. Putnam's Sons, Grosset & Dunlap, New American Library, Penguin, Philomel, Riverhead Books and Viking, among others. The Penguin Group is part of Pearson plc, the international media company. |
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