Publisher Description

This is the legendary story of Merlin--from his abandonment by his parents at the age of eight to the discovery of his powers at twelve. Together, these three novels reimagine the origins of the greatest wizard of all time, giving readers a Merlin at once more human and more magical than any that has appeared before.

Author Biography

JANE YOLEN has written more than two hundred books for children and adults, including Sword of the Rightful King: A Novel of King Arthur. She lives in western Massachusetts and Scotland.

Review

Praise for Passager:
[star] "A stark, poignant, and absorbing tale . . . Promises to be an outstanding trilogy."
--School Library Journal (starred review) "A worthy introduction to Arthurian legend . . . Moving."--The Horn Book Praise for Hobby:
"Challenging and ambitious . . . Hobby has quiet beauty and strong imagery."--Booklist Praise for Merlin:
"Leaves the reader hungry for more . . . Great reading."--American Bookseller
ABA's Pick of the Lists
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Review Quote

Praise forPassager: [star] "A stark, poignant, and absorbing tale . . . Promises to be an outstanding trilogy." --School Library Journal(starred review) "A worthy introduction to Arthurian legend . . . Moving."--The Horn Book Praise forHobby: "Challenging and ambitious . . .Hobbyhas quiet beauty and strong imagery."--Booklist Praise forMerlin: "Leaves the reader hungry for more . . . Great reading."--American Bookseller ABA's Pick of the Lists

Description for Bookstore

Hardcovers published in 1996 and 1997 Passager 0-15-200391-6 (1996) Hobby 0-15-200815-2 (1996) Merlin 0-15-200814-4 (1997)

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