Book Series · 3 Books

Merlin Books

In order from The Lost Years to The Raging Fires.

The Merlin series is a set of 3 chapter books by T. A. Barron, published between 1996 and 1998. Written for ages 10–14, most books run about 310 pages.

The Lost Years
The Seven Songs
The Raging Fires
The Lost Years
The Seven Songs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Lost Years
Sale price
$2040
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1996

The Lost Years

A nameless boy seeks identity and destiny in a magical land's peril.

326 pages· 82,982 words· Est. 9 hour read
Library Binding
Summary: A boy with no memory washes ashore in ancient Wales, embarking on a quest for identity on the mystical isle of Fincayra. As he uncovers his past, he discovers his fate is tied to the land's survival. Guided by Fincayra's inhabitants, he must confront a blight threatening this enchanted realm. Will he rise to become the legendary wizard Merlin, or will the darkness consume them all? Dive into a world where destiny and magic intertwine, and a young boy's journey could change everything.
In reading order

Merlin Series

3 books · Published 1996–1998

#1
The Lost Years
#1 in Series
Sale price
$2040

The Lost Years

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1996

A nameless boy seeks identity and destiny in a magical land's peril.

#2
The Seven Songs
#2 in Series
Sale price
$899

The Seven Songs

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1997

Merlin faces a deadly quest to save his mother from rising evil.

#3
The Raging Fires
#3 in Series
Sale price
$899

The Raging Fires

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1998

A dragon awakens, and young Merlin must confront it and his own inner fires.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2021

Giant
Series
Sale price
$1699

Giant

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

A young giant shrinks and must rediscover his courage in a perilous quest.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Merlin series?

There are 3 books in the Merlin series. It began with The Lost Years in 1996, and the newest book, The Raging Fires, was published in 1998.

What order should you read the Merlin books in?

Start with The Lost Years and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Merlin books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Merlin book is the longest?

The Lost Years (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 82,982 words (326 pages).

Which Merlin book is the shortest?

The Raging Fires (Book #3) is the shortest at 66,065 words (261 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Merlin to life.

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T. A. Barron

Author

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