New Releases by T. A. Barron

The ultimate guide to T. A. Barron''s Merlin epic! A luminous gift for fantasy fans! In this extraordinary guide to T. A. Barron''s award-winning and New York Times bestselling Merlin saga, readers will discover the mysteries of Merlin''s worlds as never before. The guide includes full-color art, seven maps, and information about the creatures, places, and magic in Merlin''s worlds. Glowing with beautiful art and surprising details, this is a treasure trove of adventure and delight - as well as a collector''s item for Merlin fans of all ages. Read T.A. Barron''s blogs and other content on the Penguin Community.

As peace returns to Avalon, Tamwyn, Elli, and Scree discover a terrifying new threat: The warlord Rhita Gawr has set out to conquer Avalon as well as mortal Earth. Racing against time, the friends embark on three separate quests. To succeed, they must solve Avalon''s most elusive mysteries. And they will need to travel vast distances—both in their world and in their own hearts.

Long ago, Merlin planted a magical seed that grew into the Great Tree of Avalon. And for centuries, Avalon flourished. But now Avalon reels from brutal attacks, mysterious droughts, and strange evils. And then one night, all the stars in the sky suddenly go dark. Now the fate of Avalon rests with three young people: Tamwyn, a homeless wilderness guide; Elli, an escaped slave turned priestess; and Scree, an eagleman with a secret. One is the true heir of Merlin—the only person who can save Avalon—and one is fated to destroy it.

Avalon is under seige by the warlord Rhita Gawr, now a wrathful dragon, who is bent on destroying it. Three unlikely heroes—Tamwyn, Elli, and Scree—are Avalon''s only hope. To succeed they must overcome enormous obstacles, both in the world around them and deep within themselves. But once they do, their success is only the beginning. Everything culminates in three great battles: one deep underground, one on the muddy plains, and one high among the stars. But will there be triumph for Avalon''s survival?

Long ago, at the dawn of Merlin''s world, a strange little creature named Basil appeared. Part lizard, part bat, his eyes glow with a mysterious light. When Basil discovers a threat to his world and to Merlin, he begins an epic journey that takes him from the Great Tree of Avalon to the outermost edges of the spirit realm. But his boldest journey will be to face his own deepest fears. And only if he survives can he save Merlin—and find his future.

This best-selling series follows the adventures and training of young Merlin, the great wizard who counseled King Arthur. “A novel rich with magic.”—The New York Times Book Review “An extraordinary journey of mind, body, and spirit—for both Merlin and ourselves.” —Madeleine L’Engle A raging sea tosses a boy upon the shores of ancient Wales. Left for dead, he has no memory, no name, and no home. But it is his determination to find out who he is—to learn the truth about his mysterious powers—that leads him to a strange and enchanted land. And it is there he discovers that the fate of this land and his personal quest are strangely entwined.

Strange wickedness is rising up on the magical isle of Fincayra. To save his homeland, and his destiny, Merlin is forced to travel to frightening places—both on the land and within himself. Joined by Hallia, the deer-woman he has grown to love, and by his own mischievous shadow, Merlin discovers a magical mirror that can alter anyone''s fate. But when he looks into it, the person he sees is the person he least expects to find.

Merlin has brought hope to Fincayra, the enchanted isle that lies between earth and sky. But Fincayra is still in great danger—and its first victim is Merlin''s mother. Merlin''s only hope to save her is to master the Seven Songs of Wisdom, but to do that he must defeat an ogre whose merest glance could mean death.

Book 5 in the Merlin Saga by T. A. Barron! Winter''s longest night is rapidly approaching as Merlin faces the most difficult challenge of his life: to unite all the people of Fincayra against an invasion by the evil Rhita Gawr. But how can one man, in two weeks'' time, gather them all—the dwarves, the canyon eagles, the walking trees, the living stones, and more—when none of them will listen? And now comes the mysterious Swordarms, who is hunting down Fincayra''s children. Only if Merlin can unite the battling forces within himself, can he save the children, unify the Fincayrans, and regain the long lost wings that will enable him, and his people, to choose their true destiny.

Auki, a young member of the Tehuelche tribe in Patagonia, wants to prove himself as a hunter but when he sets out on his own to face the puma, he stumbles upon a sacred cave and its guardian.

The most powerful dragon of all time, Basil, is the loyal friend of the great wizard Merlin. Together, they serve as courageous defenders of the mystical lands of Avalon-now threatened by a creature determined to pitch the realm into darkness.

Avalon stürzt ins Verderben: Überall gibt es plötzlich Kämpfe und Unruhen. Um zu schlichten, fliegt Merlins treuer Drache Basilgarrad unermüdlich von Wurzelreich zu Wurzelreich, während Merlin auf der Erde dringend gebraucht wird. Als sich Avalons Lage zusehends verschlimmert, spielt ihm Merlins Sohn schliesslich eine Karte zu, mit deren Hilfe man an den Ort seiner Wünsche reisen kann. Basilgarrad entschliesst sich, den "Ursprung des Bösen" direkt anzusteuern... T(homas) A. Barron wuchs in Massachussetts auf. Er studierte in Princeton und Oxford Philosophie, Politik und Wirtschaftswissenschaften, war Manager in einer New Yorker Anlagefirma und anschliessend selbstständiger Unternehmer.Seit 1990 ist er freier Autor und lebt mit seiner Familie in Boulder, Colorado. Seine Merlin-Saga, die auf Deutsch bei dtv junior vorliegt, wurde in viele Sprachen übersetzt und hat weltweit eine grosse Fangemeinde.

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Where fantasy lends itself to inspiration and truth glimmers on a backdrop of magic T.A. Barron stirs the imaginations of children and adults alike. The epic tales of this Nautilus Award winning author including the acclaimed The Lost Years of Merlin and The Great Tree of Avalon have child heroes at their heart. Good and evil, love and war, history and prophesy, idealism and reality, elves and trolls all find their place as tools for teaching. Through these 9th through 12th grade LessonPlans teachers share with students the importance of symbolism and detail as children investigate, reason, articulate, and explore their own creativity. With nature as the greatest teacher, this integrated, project-based curriculum engages children. Theyre compelled to experience the sensory power of their surroundings, follow their passions, make fantasy a vehicle for storytelling, and realize their dreams in the world beyond the classroom.

Pico does not believe the old stories that say the moai, the stone statues of his village, come alive and protect the people in time of trouble, until a great wave comes and he is in grave danger. Includes facts about tsunamis, Easter Island, and the effects of deforestation.

In accordance with prophecy, Avalon''s existence is threatened in the year that stars stop shining and at the time when both the dark child and Merlin''s heir are to be revealed.

As the warlord Rhita Gawr tries to gather enough power to destroy Avalon, Tamwyn -- the heir to the powers of his grandfather, Merlin -- and his friends embark on separate quests to try to save their world.

Only young Merlin, whose magical powers are new & untested, can stop a terrifying dragon, who has awakened & threatened to unleash his terrible wrath on all of Fincayra.

Forts. von: äMerlin und der Zauberspiegelä. - Wintereinbruch und Kälte kündigen in Fincayra, dem Zwischenreich zwischen Erde und Anderswelt, Krieg und Untergang an. Merlin führt den Widerstand gegen den Herrscher der Unterwelt an. Ab 13.

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.

As his family reminisces after his beloved grandfather''s death, a boy realizes that his grandfather is still with him in all the special places they shared.