From the place of the stars, dark shadows, omens of evil, are pouring out toward Avalon, posing a threat to the Great Tree's very existence. Tamwyn and his troupe must split up to confront the powers of Darkness.

Suddenly all the stars in the sky go dark—dooming the wondrous world of Avalon. And more than one world is at stake, for Avalon is a great tree whose branches connect all other worlds, mortal and immortal. Avalon's only hope lies with three unlikely young heroes.

The author of "The Lost Years of Merlin" begins a sweeping new epic. The peaceful world of Avalon is suffering and its fate rests with three young people. One is the true heir of Merlin, the only person who can save Avalon--and one is the dreaded child of the Dark Prophecy, fated to destroy it.

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Long ago, the great wizard Merlin planted the seed that would become the peaceful world of Avalon. Now, though, Avalon is suffering from mysterious droughts. Then the very stars begin to lose their light, and it seems that the Lady of the Lake's dire predictions are about to come true. The fate of Avalon now rests with Tamwyn, a wandering wilderness guide; Elli, an apprentice priestess; and Scree, a young eagleman. One of them is the true heir of Merlin, the only person who can save Avalon ... and one of them is the dreaded child of the Dark Prophecy, fated to destroy it.

Eight-year-old Harriet is determined to climb to the top of Longs Peak in Colorado. To get there, she'll have to overcome steep slopes, a freezing blizzard, and what her wise trail guide calls "surprises." But she simply must try--both for herself and for the mother she has lost. If she succeeds, she will spread her wings and fly ... high as a hawk. Based on the historic 1905 ascent by the youngest person ever to climb Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Colorado, this book combines T. A. Barron's powerful, poetic writing with Ted Lewin's magnificent, evocative paintings. Together, they make a truly inspiring journey. An author's note describes how the ascent encouraged guide Enos Mills to pursue his dream of creating the Rocky Mountain National Park.

What is a hero? T. A. Barron, author of the popular Lost Years of Merlin series, tackles this important question in his "hero's guidebook" for young readers.

Using the metaphor of a hike, he discusses the great variety of heroes and brings them to life through their own stories: Some well-known, like Wilma Rudolph, Anne Frank, Stephen Hawking. Yet most are "ordinary kids" who have made amazing choices: saved their siblings from a fire, struggled to stop prejudice at their school, helped raise money to build a well in an African village. This book will be invaluable to kids, parents, and educators who need role models for young people to look up to -- and a new way to look at what a hero is.

Complete with photos of many of the young heroes Barron introduces, this timely collection will inspire readers of all ages.

From the creator of "The Lost Years of Merlin" epic comes a perfect introduction to fantasy for young middle-grade readers: the story of a girl named Rowanna and a tree called High Willow on a faraway hill.

'Barron's debut novel is a splendid action-adventure science fantasy filled with deep, resonant emotional and spiritual undertones . . . this book shines as a bold, original effort worthy of repeat reading'.--Publishers Weekly.

Kate and her astrophysicist grandfather are bound together by a deep and enduring relationship. Together they journey across the galaxy on an urgent quest to save the solar system from annihilation. On their trip, they become aware of the voice of truth that speaks within them, and experience the tremendous power of love to change the world.

'This fantasy adventure offers well-realized characters, imaginative situations, high-minded theme and purpose, complex emotion, a smattering of really good fight scenes and a healthy dose of slap-stick humor. Barron has woven a boldly original novel that is as thought-provoking as it is fun to read'.--Publishers Weekly.

In this powerful tale, the contemporary struggle between loggers and environmentalists in the Pacific Northwest is interwoven with a fantastic story of an ancient and magical world discovered by a 13-year-old girl. 'Fantasy mavens will find plenty here to enthrall them'.--The New York Times.

Seamlessly weaving elements of history, legend, and modern science, this multi-layered story is both an exciting adventure and a thoughtful exploration of the role of choice in the renewal of life. Determined to prove that Merlin really existed, Kate and her father travel to Baja, hoping to find evidence on a sunken Spanish treasure ship. A companion book to The Ancient One and Heartlight.

From the award-winning author of The Ancient One and Heartlight comes a spellbinding novel about a young girl's mysterious encounter with th e famed magician--Merlin. Reprint.

In this marvelous saga, bestselling fantasy author T.A. Barron spins a tale of courage and daring, friendship and love, that will live, like Merlin, forever in readers' hearts. Writers as diverse as Shakespeare, C.S. Lewis, and Mary Stewart have recounted the adventures of the mythical wizard Merlin, but none have dealt with the lost years of his youth.

This American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults is a brilliant epic adventure dealing with the literary wizard. Washed upon the shores of ancient Wales, the boy has no home, no memory and no name. He's determined to find all three. But first, he must escape to the mist-shrouded isle of Fincayra.

A young boy washes up on the shores of ancient Wales without his memory of who he is or where he is from. So begins this tale of the life of Merlin in this first of five books about the "greatest wizard of all time". Unabridged.

Young Merlin, triumphant after his first encounter with the dreaded Rhita Gawr, has brought new hope to Fincayra, the enchanted isle that lies between earth and sky, in this eagerly anticipated second book in 'The Lost Years of Merlin' trilogy.

Merlin's mother has fallen ill. To save her, he must learn the Seven Songs of Wisdom, which will enable him to journey into the spiritual Otherworld and obtain the elixir he needs. But first Merlin's growing power will be put to the test when he has to defeat a vile ogre whose merest glance means death.

Barron's dazzling Arthurian fantasy continues as young Merlin faces the evil, bat-like kreelixes who exist only to destroy magic; the mysterious Wheel of Wye; and the sorceress Urnalda, who holds the treasured Galator. Third in the series. Map.

The third novel in the Lost Years of Merlin saga. The dragon called Wings of Fire has awakened from his enchanted slumber. And only Merlin--the descendant of the wizard who first defeated the dragon--possesses the power to stop him.

Through adventures involving a haunted marsh, talking trees, and the creature called the ballymag, the young wizard Merlin continues to experience both his growing powers and his essential humanity. Map.

Merlin must find his stolen sword in order to repel an encroaching evil intent on destroying the magic isle of Fincayra. But first he must confront a magical mirror capable of altering a person's destiny--and the visage he finds within the glass is someone he never imagined he'd see.

In this fifth and final book in the Lost Years of Merlin epic, Merlin faces the most difficult challenge of his life--to unite all the people of Fincayra against invasion by the evil Rhita Gawr. But how can one man gather them all when none will listen to him?

In the fifth and final volume of this series, the evil warlord Rhita Gawr prepares to wage war against the island of Fincayra. To halt the invasion, Merlin must unite the bickering factions of the magical isle to stand together against the dire threat. But first, Merlin must fight a greater battle--one within him--before he can unify the Fincayrans and regain the lost wings that will enable his people to choose their true destiny.

New from the author of "Lost Years of Merlin." When Grandpa dies, family members reminisce about the good times they had with him, climbing trees, carving pumpkins, and making a scarecrow out of snow. Full color.