The Lost Years
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1996 · Est. 9 hour read

The Lost Years

Book #1 in the Merlin series

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

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326 pages· 82,982 words· Est. 9 hour read
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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.

From the publisher

The bestselling series by T. A. Barron! Washed up on the shores of ancient Wales, the boy had no home, no memory and no name… he was determined to find all three. This best-selling series follows the adventures and training of young Merlin on the mist-shrouded isle of Fincayra, an enchanted land between earth and sky that is being destroyed by blight. With this land’s inhabitants to guide him, the boy will learn that Fincayra’s fate and his own quest are strangely interwined. He is destined to become the greatest wizard of all time–known to all as Merlin. “Fans who have followed young Merlin through his many adventures will still enjoy trekking with him.” (“The Horn Book”)”

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
326
Words
82,982
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about wizardsBooks about MerlinBooks about magic and fantasy worldsBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
May 12, 2011
First published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781613834596

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