The Lost Years of Merlin

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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: Wonderful book! A must read for the fantasy-lover.Though it does bear a little resemblance to the Pyridian chronicles, I believe full heartedly Barron's ideas were his own.

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: This is a great book. The author creates a wonderful story of Merlin's past. He creates a new world! This book is a grand adventure for Merlin and you! A must have! ;)

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: This book is great you've got to read it! This book is unlike other books of merlin. The author creates a brand new story. No stories I have read have explained his past. There is tons of excitment and grand adventures. A must read!;)

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Summary: incredable
Review: i think T.A. barron does an incredable job in creating the lost years of merlin if your a fantasy fan this is a must read

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Summary: Who needs an old man with a white beard?
Review: When young Merlin washes up on the shores, he has no memory of his past, and no knowledge of where he must go. Taken in by a local herbal woman, young Merlin grows older through the years until he discovers his true powers. But when he injuries another with his power and blinds himself, he vows never to use it again. Can an adventure against the forces of darkness change his mind? This book was one of the most amazing pieces I have ever read. Everyone has always seen Merlin as an old wizard wearing thick robes and a long white beard. T.A. Barron breaks away from the stereotype by showing Merlin as he was in his younger years...still a wizard with strong potential, but not with the God image many give him.

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Summary: An Excellent Book
Review: This book is one of the best I have ever read. Not only does it involve fantasy, but the author manages to delve into the ancient lore of Greece and other civilizations. One of my good friends told me about how good Barron was at writing, and when I read this book, I took to agreeing. Anyone looking for a good book should read The Lost Years of Merlin, by T. A. Barron.

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Summary: A Great Journey!
Review: This is one of the best books I've ever read. Readers younger and older than me loves this and I agree. This story is about the famous legandary wizard merlin about when he is 12 years old and from his point of view.There are sequals to this but I think this is a great start. This is for readers young and old and it does not get boring!

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Summary: The Lost Years of Merlin
Review: This book was a great fantasy to read. It kept me interested through out the entire storry, I couldn't put the book down! This should be on your MUST READ list!

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Summary: The Most Exciting Book I Ever Read!
Review: I read The Lost Years Of Merlin by T.A. Barron and I think it was a great book for kids seven and up because it has scary parts, but it'll expand your child's imagination. It's a fantasy story told from the point of view of a boy who has no memory of his old life, and his adventures as he tries to find his hidden past. The boy is young Merlin, but in this story he's Emrys. In a tragic accident, Emrys loses his sight, but he finds that he has the gift of second sight, which is a little stronger then seeing. His quest leads him to the mist-enshrouded Island of Fincayra. Barron uses beautiful descriptive words and understandable vocabulary to describe the many magical places he travels through, like colorful Druma Wood, the cursed town of the Bards, and the deadly Haunted marsh. He meets Trouble, a fierce little merlin, Rhia, a child of the forest, and Shim, a miniature giant. Emrys learns that the island's in peril from a blight that is destroying Fincayra. Barron weaves a web of suspense, fear, action, and mystery as he tries to save the island. The conflicts are so strong, and the characters are so believable that you actually feel for them. In the end, he battles the corrupted ruler of Fincayra, King Stangmar. Finally, most of the conflicts are resolved, but there's going to be a sequel to this book, so the problems continue. Emrys learns most of his past, Shim changes in soul and in body, and their friendship grows. My favorite part's when Emrys battles the shifting wraith. It's also the theme, which is even though a person may act nice; they could be bad inside: "At that moment I spotted a shape of some sort ahead. It appeared to be a rock - and on the rock, a person. As we approached, I saw to my surprise that it was a girl...Swinging her bare feet, she sat on the rock, watching the purples and blues streak the darkening sky. She did not seem at all afraid to see approaching travelers. "Hello." She tossed her brown curls that reached almost to her waist. A playful smile illuminated her face. Cautiously, I drew closer. "Hello."... Perhaps because of her friendly manner, or because she reminded me a little of Rhia, I felt drawn toward this spirited girl. I wanted to speak with her, if only for a moment. I could pretend, in some remote corner of my heart, that I was once more speaking with Rhia herself... While we spoke, Shim edged nearer to the rock on which she sat... Then, for whatever reason, he halted and started slowly backing away... I glanced quickly at the girl's hands. At first, I saw nothing strange. And yet...they did seem somehow different. In a way I couldn't quite define. Suddenly, I knew. Her fingers. Her fingers are webbed... Rhia's warning that shifting wraiths always show a flaw of some kind! I reached for the dagger Honn had given to me. Too late. The girl had already begun to metamorphose into the shape of a serpent."

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Summary: Lost Years of Merlin - A Must Buy
Review: I first read this book from the library, not really expecting much. But what I got from the book was exactly the opposite. The book packs action and adventure in about a 300 page book. If you're even sort of into science fiction, you'll love this book and the rest of the Lost Years of Merlin books.