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Summary: This is a terrific book!
Review: This was probably the best book I have ever read. I was so excited Emrys first met Rhia. I was so scared when he found out who his father was. T.A. Barron wrote his book with so much enthusiasm that I Just want to jump up and scream! As I said, this book was terrific, and I just can't wait for more.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read.
Review: This was the best book I have ever read. I never really liked fantasy books untill I read this. It has no pictures but when you are reading you can not stop yourself from seeing a picture of what is going on. The way T.A. Barron writes is amazing. It makes you not able to stop reading. When I had finished the book I let a friend borrow it. I felt odd not having the book to read. Whenever I would stop reading I would think to myself: Where am I? Because the book made me feel like I was there, in the book. I'm not going to tell you about the book because, first of all it's to complicated to understand (but if you read it you'll understand it,) and second of all, one word could spoil the book. I am in the fifth grade and never have I read a book this good!!
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Summary: The impossible has happened! An original story about Merlin
Review: For centuries the character of Merlin has facinated and
intrigued readers with his magic and otherworldly knowledge.
Now, the magician's boyhood is explored using early
Celtic mythology in addition to well realized characterizations.
This book is a real winner
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Summary: just so shallow...
Review: Spoiler Warning.There are few books that I can find that I could personally find a better way to write it - this is one of them. It was painfully predictable - and get this. The dude is practically blind, and plainly says it's hard to see - then lists a million details. Is it just me, or is that wrong? In addition, I didn't like the writing style. At all. Randomly, our of the blue, things happen. Two characters were chatting, and boom! Six heavily armed goblins appear! Me, here's what I would have done. I would have built up the suspense - let the reader know something's out there before I introduce them. Next, the mom of the guy - the author plainly stated she wasn't the mother. I mean, come on! Be reasonable! A scene that just killed me what when a whole sequence was about eating. God. It's food. Get over it. What else can I say? Oh yeah, when the main character finds out who his dad is, it's just so cliche. Is this Star Wars? The sad thing is, in Star Wars, it worked! In this... it just didn't fly. If you actually want depth, don't read this book. You won't get any.
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Summary: Magical Reading
Review: Many people have heard of the magical and wise Merlin but his childhood is a mystery. "The Lost Years of Merlin", written by T.A Barron, fills in most of the gaps. This enchanting tale is about a young man named Emrys who loses his memory and finds his way to Fincayra, where he searches for his future though many adventures wait for him. Fincayra is a place of wonder and mystery because it contains many good and bad creatures. Along the way he meets many people (or things) who help him find the secrets of Fincayra. T.A Barron did an extremely good job of describing Merlin's dangerous yet magical life. One of the many tings he gets in Fincayra is his new name, Merlin. Kids tend to like books about things they don't usually see or hear about but some kids don't. If so, they would not like "The Lost Years of Merlin" because you don't see a young wizard learning magic in a place called Fincayra and being pursued by another evil wizard. Another reason this book might not be liked is the large variety characters and setting. There is a wide range of new characters in every new book in the series that are fun to read about yet some might become confused. Even so, I don't think any of these reasons is good enough to stop someone from reading this book. Others might like books that move slowly or books that are realistic but if not this book is perfect. One can tell that the author took a long time to think out this book so that it is understandable and simple. I am, myself, a really slow reader but I read this book with ease. It is mostly a calm book. This is one of the best series I have read and I am confident you will think so too.
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Summary: a magickle book
Review: I found this book at a Barnes & Noble bookstore while looking for another. After reading the book description, I did not hesitate to buy it. I read it in a few hours and could not put it down (I did try seeing how I started reading at midnight) at daylight I finally went to sleep and dreamt I was adventuring with Emrys(Merlin), Trouble, Shim and Rhia. (great fun indeed!!)a few days later I picked up the rest of the books and loved them all, every last page was filled with magic and a feeling of good fun. The books are well written, and will capture the readers attention, even the slow parts are exciting because you are just dying to know what will happen next. I recommend these books over Harry Potter any day of the week. Do yourself a favor and read these books.
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Summary: Lacking in depth, detail, and development
Review: I read The Lost Years of Merlin twice, once in an evening to follow the story, and the second time out loud to my son, over a period of many weeks. When read quickly the lack of development and detail gets brushed away by the addled pace. There are a few good concepts, though they are diluted by digressions and contrivinces, and the plot moves along quickly.
However, when read slowly these problems dominated the narrative and left me frustrated and bored. My 6 year old son, who loves to draw pictures to illustrate the stories that he hears, was unable to find inspiration. That a visually precocious child could gain no mental picture of a crucial plot element, the shrouded castle, says it all.
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Summary: Worthy of Excalibur
Review: I thought the book was really skookum because the author, T.A. Baron, is very descriptive when he writes. He makes you feel like your seeing a movie in your mind. He has excellent words that educate me on every page. When he described the setting it sounded like it was a real place. I think anybody who likes sorcery, Harry Potter, or whoever just wants to read a good book, should read The Lost Years of Merlin.
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