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Summary: A glorious addition to some of the best Arthurian lit ever
Review: A great third novel in what may be the most imaginative and inspired account of Merlin ever. I wonder if TA Barron will ever do his own version of later Arthurian myth--he'd do it better than anyone else.Young Emrys Merlin is just managing to relax after the devastating events of the second book, with his sister Rhia and his mother Elen. But their vacation is cut short when a horrific creature appears in the skies: A kreelix, sort of a magic vampire. They were supposedly extinct, but have reappeared. In addition, Valdearg, one of the last dragons in Fincayra, is on the warpath: Someone killed his newborn dragon hatchlings, and he is going to kill whoever did it. This book is another talented romp by the clearly-inspired TA Barron, full of the same effervescent characters and colorful places as the previous books. Merlin is a little older, a little wiser, and still the same lovable guy as ever. My little quibble: The kreelixes. Their function is intriguing, but they feel a bit misplaced. Their name and the description of them resemble something more out of Star Trek than Fincayra. However, this is the ONLY problem, and is therefore a teeny one. Valdearg is my favorite dragon in literature or movie: He's an aggressive, homicidal creature, but at the same time he's endearing. He's not evil, and the things that he does are portrayed as part of his nature. Some things will definitely not make sense unless you read "Lost Years" and "Seven Songs", but that's a pretty minor requirement for such good stuff!
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Summary: Definitely another great novel in the Merlin series!
Review: Book 3 is another great work added to T.A. Barron's fantastic series. In this story, Merlin must solve an ancient riddle and confront a fierce dragon, in what seems to be an event that will claim the young wizard's life. Besides that, there is the dreaded kreelix, the magic-destroying animal which was thought to have been distinct years before. While Merlin searches for the answer to the riddle and the culprit in the mysterious killing of the dragon's eggs, he meets Hallia and her brother Eremon, two brave and loyal deer people, who are brother and sister. He must also confront Domnu, in hopes of regaining the treasured Galator. In The Fires of Merlin, the wizard matures even more, and discovers much about himself, friendship, and bravery that he never knew before. An entertaining read, number 3 is definitely a must-read book!
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Summary: WOW!
Review: Do not view these as five individual books, but as five pieces of a whole saga. To read only one would be to cheat one's self of seeing an entire picture. The epic begins with an child with no memory being raised by a mysterious woman in a small village. Both of them are regarded as local oddities and driven to live in a convent. The boy is known as Emrys, but never feels that that is his true name. As he matures, he develops gifts and wonderous powers, along with an increasing need to know who he is. Eventually, he goes upon a quest in search of his heritage, one that will lead him to the lands his mother's stories spoke of, the Hidden World outside of time and this life. He finds himself in the midst of a battle between warring demigods, and finds a new name for his own, Merlin. As Merlin journeys through the five books, he makes new friends and bitter enemies. This is a world filled with dragons, witches, goblins, and lost treasures. Secrets that are as powerful and painful as a two edged blade are discovered. Otherworlds are crossed, time itself bends to give the boy a glimpse of his own destiny, and choices musst be made that will affect far more than just Merlin. ***** Elements of other classics are hinted at, but applied in new ways and familiarity only serves to endear. This is a grand saga without the weightiness of other epics. Rather, it is easy to read and charming. This Merlin can stand alongside Tolkien's hobbits or Harry Potter proudly. ***** Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.
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Summary: WHAT a RIDE!!!! WOW!!!!
Review: Extraordinary ride through a magical journey with unique creatures with an imagination that nevers stops!!! Very moving and speaks to the heart!!!
Make sure to read all 5 books, you'll not be disappointed!!
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Summary: "Afulfilling sequel, better and better every page turn"
Review: Full of fun, fantasy, and still lives up to the true lagends of Merlin. A good read.
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Summary: My favorite out of the first three.
Review: I have read the first three books. I love Merlin . The Rennaissance Festival is held in my home town, and I always make it a pointo look at all of the merlin brands, artifacts' ect. This book is the best of them all. When he finds his long lost horse/best friend, Ion, their freindship is immiediate. It is a symbol of freindship for readers of all ages.
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Summary: The Fires Of Merlin Book Review
Review: I like the book the Fires of Merlin because its full of adventure. The wings of Fire, the sleeping dragon, has awakened,threating to loose his terible wrath on all of Fincayra.Only young Merlin,whose magical powers are new and untested, can stop him though the price could be the young wizard's life. But before he can face the dragon's fires,Merlin must face other fires, including those within himself. He must confront the dreaded Kreelixes,who exist only to destroy magic.The suspense was higher when Merlin had to make his own magic instrument and he needed to know if he was going to be a wizard.If you want to find out what happens to Merlin at the end of the story and if he could killed the dragon.
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Summary: amazing but not so great as "seven songs of merlin"
Review: i loved it.........but it does not compare to seven songs of merlin in any way. the dragon of fincayra's children have been killed (except for 1). now he is on a wraging rampage. the only one who can stop him is merlin. but merlin is fighting simply to keep his magic.
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Summary: Great addition to the Lost Years of Merlin!
Review: I picked up this book in Borders. I had already read numbers one and two, so I got it for a plane trip. Once I started, I couldn't stop. The only interesting thing was Valdearg's behavior at the end (can't tell you more than that) and I found Urnalda's change of heart very unnerving. All I can say is, if you are a fan of T.A. Barron, this is a good addition to your library.
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Summary: A GREAT BOOK!
Review: I read this book for school and I really liked this book. This book has a great story and it's also a real "page-turner". You should really read this great book! This is one of my favorites and it will be one of yours when you read this.
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